The Library of the Great Lakes is excited to recommend The Gales of November, John U. Bacon’s new book about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
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 […] When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century.
Read Lori Tucker Sullivan’s review of The Gales of November
50 Years On, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald
'The Gales of November' was a labor of love for Bacon, who, like many in the Midwest, grew up hearing stories of the tragedy. It's a weighty tome, coming in at over 400 pages, and full of interesting facts and heart-rending remembrances… nextavenue.org
Author John U. Bacon is going on tour!
This Fall, Bacon will be touring the country, including several stops in the Great Lakes. For information on tour dates and ordering The Gales of November, visit his website.
