One Saturday morning in February 1972; an impoundment dam owned by the Pittston Coal Company burst; sending a 130 million gallon; 25 foot tidal wave of water; sludge; and debris crashing into southern West Virginia's Buffalo Creek hollow. It was one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. 125 people were killed instantly; more than 1;000 were injured; and over 4;000 were suddenly homeless. Instead of accepting the small settlements offered by the coal company's insurance offices; a few hundred of the survivors banded together to sue. This is the story of their triumph over incredible odds and corporate irresponsibility; as told by Gerald M. Stern; who as a young lawyer and took on the case and won.
#728083 in Books 2010-03-09 2010-03-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .62 x 5.15l; .68 #File Name: 0307277836320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. fascinatingBy Customerthe author is a genius!11 of 14 people found the following review helpful. A chore to readBy CeresI gave this book two stars only because of the subject matter. Any attempt to broaden one's cultural knowledge and expectations deserves some praise.But the praise stops there. I can not imagine a more dull and tedious book. The author's approach is to devote each chapter to an Islamic city; more or less in the historical order in which they came to prominence; and then list every scholar whose works might be considered scientific. (Astrology counts.) There is no attempt to amplify the discussion; to bring to life any of the figures mentioned or to put things into a broader historical context.A dry and dusty tome.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Perfect Condition (almost pretty new) of the book; without any sign of wear.By stamatis v.It was Amazing to see that the "used" book; came to me almost a perfect new one; on time.Many Thanks indeed!.Sincerely Stamatios Vasileiadis
