Years of Dust

The Story of the Dust Bowl

Autor*innen

• Albert Marrin

Parameter

• 144 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Jugendbücher, Young Adult
• Sachliteratur

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Set in the 1930s, the narrative captures the devastating impact of dust storms on the Great Plains, where relentless walls of dust obliterated crops and endangered lives. The story explores the struggles of families facing this environmental catastrophe, highlighting their resilience and the difficult choices they made—either to endure the harsh conditions or become Dust Bowl refugees in search of a better life. This historical context underscores a significant moment in American history, revealing the human spirit's fight against adversity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback