The Great Virginia Flood of 1870
In the fall of 1870, a massive flood engulfed parts of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. What began near Charlottesville as welcome rain at the end of a drought-plagued summer quickly turned into a downpour as it moved west and then north through the Shenandoah Valley. The James, Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers rose, and flooding washed out fields, farms and entire towns. The impact was immense in terms of destruction, casualties and depth of water. The only warning that Richmond, downriver from the worst of the storm, had of the wall of water bearing down on it was a telegram. In this account, public historian Paula Green details not only the flood but also the process of recovery in an era before modern relief programs.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467147273
ISBN13:9781467147279
Release Date:August 2020
Publisher:History Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Great Read!
Published by Rudy. R , 4 years ago
I enjoyed reading this book- every detail was captured. This very vivid picture of the destruction and loss made me feel as if I were there.
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