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The Turners Falls Power andElectric Company
A Brief Sketch of FloodConditions
November 4th, 5th,& 6th, 1927
Author: [George W. Laurence]
Published: Powerand Electric Company]
[?Turners Falls, MA]
[1927]
A fascinating account of the conditions and destructioncaused by the 1927 flood. Illustrated throughout with numerous half tonephotographs.
From the introductory text: The November, 1927,Freshet on the Connecticut River, exceeding all previously know records of highflows and high water elevations at all points along the river north ofMassachusetts-Connecticut state line, was remarkable for the maximum flow andheights reached … Heavy property damage and some loss of life occurred duringthis freshet period …, etc., etc.
The pamphlet measures 6 x 8 ¼ inches, stapled binding, illustrated printedwrappers, pp. [1-2], 3-25, [26-31], faint soiling and light shelf wear tocovers otherwise in very good condition, odor free.
A rare piece New England Disaster ephemera, absentfrom the trade, it will be a welcome addition to your collection.
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