A Modern Herculaneum: Story Of The New Richmond Tornado (1900)

By Anna P Epley

Book Overview

A Modern Herculaneum: Story Of The New Richmond Tornado (1900) is a book written by Anna P. Epley. The book details the events surrounding the devastating tornado that struck New Richmond, Ohio, in 1900. The tornado is described as being as destructive as the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried the ancient city of Herculaneum. The book provides a first-hand account of the disaster, including the destruction of buildings, the loss of life, and the heroic efforts of the survivors to rebuild their community. The author also explores the social and economic impact of the tornado on the town and its residents. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166478335
• ISBN13: 9781166478339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"