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In 1978, the Peoples Temple returned to Jonestown, Guyana, where a tragic mass suicide resulted in the deaths of more than 900 followers, including Congressman Leo J. Ryan. The book investigates the events, motivations, and aftermath of this historic tragedy, offering insight into the dynamics of the Peoples Temple and the factors that led to the unprecedented loss of life.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: John Maguire
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