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A chronological listing and description of calamitous events in history, starting millions of years ago with the Big Bang, and ending in 1991. Train wrecks, serial killers, tornadoes, massacres, technological disasters, earthquakes, and fires, the book truly lives up to its title, delivering disasters with plenty of wit.
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Kind Of History

History of disaster/tragedy?    -   Yes

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   7 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   moderately detailed references to deaths How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses on brief history of a lot of players Pictures/Illustrations?    -   None Length of book    -   350-400 pages

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