A Fever in the Heartland. Book Summary

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Timothy Egan

What’s inside

The book focuses on the Dust Bowl era, depicting the environmental catastrophe and its impact on the people of the Great Plains during the 1930s.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of environmental and ecological disasters
  • Insights into the socio-economic impact of the Dust Bowl
  • Knowledge of American history during the 1930s
  • Lessons in resiliency and human endurance

Key Points

  • The Onset of the Dust Bowl
  • Human Struggles and Migration
  • Government Response to the Crisis
  • Ecological and Agricultural Impact
  • Resilience Amidst Adversity

Who’s it For

  • History enthusiasts
  • Environmentalists
  • Social scientists
  • General readers interested in American history

About the author

Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist known for his work on American history and the environment.