The Night the Mountain Fell: The Story of the Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake

" The Night the Mountain Fell: The Story of the Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake" by Edmund Christopherson is a gripping non-fiction story about the earthquake that struck Montana and Yellowstone in 1959, wreaking havoc on the people and environment.. The story paints a picture of the disastrous earthquake on August 17, 1959, and how it impacted the lives of people and reshaped the environment. It follows the frightening experiences of families and campers as they faced chaos and devastation. The narrative vividly describes the initial moments of the disaster, as the ground shook and a massive landslide buried part of Rock Creek Campground. Readers are introduced to families like the Osts and the Frederickses, whose struggles to survive and find each other show the strength and spirit of a community facing impossible odds.