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Set against the backdrop of 1958, the narrative reveals a controversial plan by Edward Teller to detonate nuclear bombs off Alaska's coast to create a harbor. The initiative faced fierce opposition from local Eskimos and biologists, who successfully thwarted what could have been a catastrophic environmental disaster. The story highlights themes of governmental arrogance and the emergence of America's environmental movement, showcasing Dan O'Neill's passion for Alaska and his commitment to uncovering a pivotal moment in the Nuclear Age.
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The Firecracker Boys, Dan O'Neill
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- Released
- 2007
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Firecracker Boys
- Subtitle
- H-Bombs, Inupiat Eskimos, and the Roots of the Environmental Movement
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dan O'Neill
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 450
- ISBN13
- 9780465003488
- Series
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1958, the narrative reveals a controversial plan by Edward Teller to detonate nuclear bombs off Alaska's coast to create a harbor. The initiative faced fierce opposition from local Eskimos and biologists, who successfully thwarted what could have been a catastrophic environmental disaster. The story highlights themes of governmental arrogance and the emergence of America's environmental movement, showcasing Dan O'Neill's passion for Alaska and his commitment to uncovering a pivotal moment in the Nuclear Age.