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  • The back cover of the University of Chicago Press edition of 'Young Men and Fire' by Norman Maclean. The dark red cover prominently displays its status as Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. It features a comprehensive collection of praise from major publications, including the New York Times Book Review, Chicago Tribune, and USA Today, framing the book as a 'magnificent drama' and a 'part detective story' about the 1949 Mann Gulch tragedy.
  • Side-angle view of 'Young Men and Fire' by Norman Maclean resting on a neutral background. The screen captures the bold title and author name on the orange spine, reflecting the distinguished academic press design of the University of Chicago. The layout emphasizes the literary importance of this renowned non-fiction account, showcasing the substantial page count and pristine edges.
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Young Men And Fire by Norman Maclean

Young Men And Fire by Norman Maclean

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A Norman Maclean National Book Critics Circle Winner on the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire

On August 5, 1949, a lightning-struck wildfire in Montana's remote Mann Gulch exploded into a blowup inferno, trapping sixteen U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers and killing thirteen young men in minutes. Acclaimed author Norman Maclean (A River Runs Through It) spent the final decade of his life investigating the tragedy to reconstruct what happened during those fatal hours.

Maclean combines forensic meteorology, fire physics, survivor testimonies, and deeply personal reflections on grief and mortality, solving the mathematical mystery of how the fire overtook the crew.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Norman Maclean delivers poetic prose, rigorous investigative reporting, and profound reflections on human courage. A National Book Critics Circle Award-winning classic for readers of survival narratives, American history, and forest service lore.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Pages: 333

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2017

ISBN: 9780226450353

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