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Book Synopsis: A devastating and lyrical work of nonfiction, Young Men and Fire describes the events of August 5, 1949, when a crew of fifteen of the US Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. Two hours after their jump, all but three of the men were dead or mortally burned. Haunted by these deaths for forty years, Norman Maclean puts together the scattered pieces of the Mann Gulch tragedy in Young Men and Fire, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award. Alongside Maclean's now-canonical A River Runs through It and Other Stories, Young Men and Fire is recognized today as a classic of the American West. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Maclean's later triumph—the last book he would write—includes a powerful new foreword by Timothy Egan, author of The Big Burn and The Worst Hard Time. As moving and profound as when it was first published, Young Men and Fire honors the literary legacy of a man who gave voice to an essential corner of the American soul.
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Immerse yourself in the gripping and heart-wrenching true story of Young Men and Fire: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition. This powerful work of nonfiction by Norman Maclean takes you back to August 5, 1949, when fifteen courageous Smokejumpers embarked on a fateful mission in the Montana wilderness. As you read, you will be captivated by Maclean's lyrical prose and his ability to reconstruct the tragic events that took place that day.
With its haunting narrative and meticulously researched details, Young Men and Fire has cemented its place as a timeless classic of the American West. Its exploration of the Mann Gulch tragedy, combined with Maclean's iconic A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, has garnered critical acclaim and earned Maclean the National Book Critics Circle Award.
This twenty-fifth anniversary edition offers readers an enhanced experience with a powerful new foreword by Timothy Egan, renowned author of The Big Burn and The Worst Hard Time. Egan's insights add depth and perspective to Maclean's already profound work, making this edition even more compelling.
Young Men and Fire is more than just a book; it's a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Through Maclean's extraordinary storytelling, you will be transported to the heart of the American wilderness and witness the sacrifices made by those who dedicated their lives to fighting wildfires.
Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece that captures a corner of the American soul. Experience the extraordinary journey of Young Men and Fire today.
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