Devastation on the Delaware
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Author | : Mary A. Shafer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : PSU:000060335418 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Devastation on the Delaware by : Mary A. Shafer
Book excerpt: Narrative nonfiction account of the record-setting Delaware River flood of August 18-20, 1955, reads like a thriller. This devastation was caused by rain from hurricanes Connie and Diane, hitting within five days of each other. The flood killed nearly 100 people in PA, NJ & NY, with the highest flood crest recorded on river to date. This is an extremely readable narrative woven from interviews with 100+ survivors & eyewitnesses. With 105 historic photos bringing these events to chilling life, this is the first comprehensive account of a tragic event that changed life in the Delaware Valley forever.