Author: Bryan Glahn
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439661049
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding--scheduled long before the storm--proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom.
Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley
Author: Bryan Glahn
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439661049
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding--scheduled long before the storm--proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439661049
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding--scheduled long before the storm--proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom.
Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley
Author: Bryan Glahn
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467126055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding-scheduled long before the storm-proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. Book jacket.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467126055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding-scheduled long before the storm-proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. Book jacket.
Emotional and Physical Distress Following Hurricane Agnes in Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania
Author: Holger Hansen
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Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Languages : en
Pages : 8
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Long-term Effects of a Major Natural Disaster
Author: James Nicholas Logue
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Languages : en
Pages : 546
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Languages : en
Pages : 546
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Agnes Revisited
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Category : Hurricane Agnes, 1972
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Category : Hurricane Agnes, 1972
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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Wyoming Valley Flood Control, Susquehanna River
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Languages : en
Pages : 234
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Languages : en
Pages : 234
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A Comparison of Lifeline System Vulnerability in Two Large Regional Disasters
Author: Janet M. Cullen
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Category : Disasters
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Category : Disasters
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Wyoming Valley Flood Scenes, March 2, 1902
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Category : Floods
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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Category : Floods
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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Agnes
Author: Jaime Maddox
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1626390339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Sandy Parker left and never looked back after Hurricane Agnes washed her childhood home into the Susquehanna River. Her lover, Jeannie Bennett, died in the flood, and although Sandy went on to live an extraordinary life, she regrets that she never really said good-bye. Now, Sandy returns to bury her grandmother and finally find closure with Jeannie. Instead, she uncovers secrets long buried in the debris of the flood, secrets that at least one person is willing to kill to protect. Will Sandy discover the truth that will change her life forever, or will a murderer put another Parker in the grave?
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1626390339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Sandy Parker left and never looked back after Hurricane Agnes washed her childhood home into the Susquehanna River. Her lover, Jeannie Bennett, died in the flood, and although Sandy went on to live an extraordinary life, she regrets that she never really said good-bye. Now, Sandy returns to bury her grandmother and finally find closure with Jeannie. Instead, she uncovers secrets long buried in the debris of the flood, secrets that at least one person is willing to kill to protect. Will Sandy discover the truth that will change her life forever, or will a murderer put another Parker in the grave?
The Swelling of the Flood: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Before and After the Agnes Flood of June 23, 1972
Author: Anthony J. Mussari
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Category : Floods
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Publisher:
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Category : Floods
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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