The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Bacon, John U.
The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Bacon, John U.

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global...
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Author: John U. Bacon
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Language: English
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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Bacon, John U.

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

$53.33
The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Bacon, John U.

The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

$53.33
Author: John U. Bacon
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald--the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.

But on November 10, 1975, as the "storm of the century" threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century.

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America's economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking's most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind--"the wives, the sons, and the daughters," as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, The Gales of November is both an emotional tribute to the lives lost and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America's most-mourned maritime disaster.



Author: John U. Bacon
Publisher: Liveright Publishing Corporation
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
ISBN: 9781324094647


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 10
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
BookPage 10/01/2025

About the Author
Bacon, John U.: - John U. Bacon has authored fourteen books on sports, business, health, and history, the last seven of which are critically acclaimed national bestsellers, including five New York Times bestsellers. He lives in Ann Arbor and northern Michigan with his wife and son.
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