9781334205545 - Proceedings of the Delaware County Institute of Science, Vol. 6: October, 1910, to July, 1911 (Classic Reprint) di Science, Delaware County Institute Of (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a dramatic event in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: the flood of 1843. The author meticulously examines the meteorological conditions leading up to the flood, from the early morning rains to the violent afternoon storms that unleashed a torrent of water upon the region. Through detailed accounts from residents and observations from experts, the author recreates the stormââ â¢s devastating impact, meticulously tracking its path and documenting the varying intensities of rain and wind across the county. The book goes beyond a simple recounting of the event, offering an in-depth analysis of the floodââ â¢s impact on the local environment and infrastructure. The author carefully maps the course of several major creeks, providing a topographical context for understanding how the flood affected each area. Detailed descriptions of the floodââ â¢s impact on mills, dams, bridges, and private property paint a vivid picture of the eventââ â¢s destructive force. The author further explores the floodââ â¢s impact on the social fabric of the county, examining the human cost of the disaster and the communityââ â¢s response to the devastation. The book stands as a testament to the power of nature and the resilience of communities in the face of disaster, offering a poignant historical perspective on the relationship between human settlements and the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.