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In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874

Name: In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874
Brand: Free Press
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hardcover – May 4, 2004

by Sharpe, Elizabeth M.

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ISBN-13: 8601422908572 ISBN-10: 0743223578

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Free Press

Binding

hardcover

Published

May 4, 2004

Weight

1.0 lbs

Dimensions

23.70×2.90×16.00 cm

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In the Shadow of the Dam: The Aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874 by Sharpe, Elizabeth M.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 8601422908572.

Documents the events and factors that contributed to the flood-related deaths of nearly 150 people in the industrial town of Mill River in 1874, explaining how the town lived in constant fear because of a poorly constructed dam and how the tragedy led to legislation to regulate the building of reservoir dams. 20,000 first printing.