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On August 5, 1949, a crew of fifteen of the United States Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. Two hours after their jump, all but three of these men were dead or mortally burned. Haunted by these deaths for forty years, Norman Maclean puts back together the scattered pieces of the Mann Gulch tragedy.Young Men and Fire won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992.'A magnificent drama of writing, a tragedy that pays tribute to the dead and offers rescue to the living.... Maclean's search for the truth, which becomes an exploration of his own mortality, is more compelling even than his journey into the heart of the fire. His description of the conflagration terrifies, but it is his battle with words, his effort to turn the story of the 13 men into tragedy that makes this book a classic.'from New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice, Best Books of 1992'A treasure: part detective story, part western, part tragedy, part elegy and wholly eloquent ghost story in which the dead and the living join ranks cheerfully, if sometimes eerily, in a search for truth and the rest it brings.'Joseph Coates, Chicago Tribune'An astonishing book. In compelling language, both homely and elegant, Young Men and Fire miraculously combines a fascinating primer on fires and firefighting, a powerful, breathtakingly real reconstruction of a tragedy, and a meditation on writing, grief and human character.... Maclean's last book will stir your heart and haunt your memory.'Timothy Foote, USA Today'Beautiful.... A dark American idyll of which the language can be proud.'Robert M. Adams, The New York Review of Books'Young Men and Fire is redolent of Melville. Just as the reader of Moby Dick comes to comprehend the monstrous entirety of the great white whale, so the reader of Young Men and Fire goes into the heart of the great red fire and comes out thoroughly informed. Don't hesitate to take the plunge.'Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post Book World'Young Men and Fire is a somber and poetic retelling of a tragic event. It is the pinnacle of smokejumping literature and a classic work of 20thcentury nonfiction.'John Holkeboer, The Wall Street Journal'Maclean is always with the brave young dead. . . . They could not have found a storyteller with a better claim to represent their honor. . . . A great book.'James R. Kincaid, New York Times Book Review
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- Q: What is 'Young Men and Fire' about? A: 'Young Men and Fire' recounts the tragic events of August 5, 1949, when a crew of elite airborne firefighters, known as Smokejumpers, lost their lives in a forest fire in Montana. Norman Maclean explores the tragedy and its impact over forty years, providing a detailed narrative of the incident and its implications.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Young Men and Fire'? A: The author of 'Young Men and Fire' is Norman Maclean, who is known for his significant contributions to American literature and nonfiction writing.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The main themes of 'Young Men and Fire' include tragedy, mortality, the nature of heroism, and the search for truth. Maclean delves into the complexities of human character and the emotional weight of loss.
- Q: Is 'Young Men and Fire' a work of fiction or nonfiction? A: 'Young Men and Fire' is a work of nonfiction. It is a factual account of a historical event, combining elements of memoir, investigative journalism, and literary reflection.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Young Men and Fire'? A: 'Young Men and Fire' contains 301 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of the events surrounding the Mann Gulch tragedy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Young Men and Fire' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle for readers.
- Q: When was 'Young Men and Fire' published? A: 'Young Men and Fire' was published on January 1, 1992, and has since been recognized for its literary significance.
- Q: What kind of awards has 'Young Men and Fire' received? A: 'Young Men and Fire' won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1992, highlighting its critical acclaim and importance in American literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Young Men and Fire' is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating that it has been well-preserved and shows minimal signs of wear.
- Q: Is 'Young Men and Fire' suitable for readers interested in firefighting? A: 'Young Men and Fire' is highly suitable for readers interested in firefighting, as it provides insights into the challenges and realities faced by firefighters, particularly the Smokejumpers.