Flood Burial

By: Shelby Foote

Book Overview

Flood Burial is a non-fiction book written by Shelby Foote that explores the devastating floods that occurred in the Mississippi Delta in 1927. The book focuses on the experiences of the people who lived through the floods and the impact it had on their lives. Foote provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the floods, the aftermath, and the efforts made to rebuild the region. He also delves into the social and political implications of the disaster, including the role of race and class in the response to the crisis. The book is a vivid and compelling portrayal of a natural disaster that had far-reaching consequences for the people of the Mississippi Delta. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the region and the resilience of its people.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Saturday Evening Post Stories, by Shelby Foote. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141915253X.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: 1425470548
• ISBN13: 9781425470548
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"