When the Levee Breaks - 9781609499426
Un libro in lingua di Patrick O'daniel edito da History Pr, 2013
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Among the countlessmiles of damage caused by the Mississippi Flood of 1927, the homeless anddisplaced masses of the Mississippi Valley looked toward Memphis as a beacon ofhope. As thousands of refugees poured into the city, Memphians opened theirhearts and extolled feats of charity that could fill volumes. Join local authorPatrick O’Daniel as he traces the events of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927and the crucial role Memphis played in its aftermath. From heroic rescues tomaltreatment within the refugee camps, O’Daniel paints a complete picture ofman struggling against nature both within and without. Follow along as thereceding waters propel Herbert Hoover into the national spotlight and MayorRowlett Paine becomes an unlikely leader.
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: When the Levee Breaks
- Sottotitolo: Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Patrick O'daniel
- Editore: History Pr
- Collana: History Pr (Paperback)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 05 Febbraio '13
- Genere: Lingua Inglese
- Argomenti : Floods Tennessee Memphis History 20th century Floods Mississippi River Valley History 20th century Disaster relief Tennessee Memphis History 20th century
- Pagine: 143
- Dimensioni mm: 228 x 152 x 0
- EAN-13: 9781609499426