Includes bibliographical references (p. [3] of cover).
Contents
1. How Pennsylvania topography got that way -- 2. Causes of floods -- 3. Frequency of floods in Pennsylvania -- 4. 19th century floods in Pennsylvania -- 5. The Johnstown Flood -- 6. The floods of 1936 -- 7. 1955 flood on the Delaware -- 8. The 1972 flood -- 9. Flood forecasting -- 10. Flood control -- 11. The future.
Summary
From the time of the "Great Pumpkin Flood of 1786" to the Agnes Floods of 1972, Shank shows, both editorially and pictorially, the causes and effects of Pennsylvania floods. Geographical history, detailed flood data and a comprehensive water map are included. This two-color book offers 93 superb illustrations, 88 pages of human interest stories and a definitive guide to major floods in Pennsylvania history. [from the publisher]
Pennsylvania Water & Power Co., Safe Habor Water Power Corp.,
Date of Publication
[c1936]
Physical Description
3 p. l., 9-157 p. incl. front., illus., ports. 29 cm.
Notes
Illustrations on t.p. and lining papers.
Published for employees of the Pennsylvania water & power company and Safe Harbor water power corporation as a token of appreciation of their cooperation during the ice rune and floods of 1936. A replica of a bronze tablet in recognition of these services appears on the cover.
