Devastation on the Delaware Stories And Images of the Deadly Flood of 1955

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.Shafer, Mary A. is the author of 'Devastation on the Delaware Stories And Images of the Deadly Flood of 1955', published 2005 under ISBN 9780977132904 and ISBN 0977132900.