When the Mississippi Ran Backwards: Empire, Intrigue, Murder, and the New Madrid Earthquakes
by Jay Feldman
Jay Feldman's When the Mississippi Ran Backwards recounts the New Madrid Earthquakes' seismic shocks that reversed the mighty river's flow, intertwining empire-building ambitions with intrigue, murder, and the raw forces of nature in early 19th-century America. This historical exploration reveals how catastrophe forged the nation's destiny.
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When the Mississippi Ran Backwards delves into the extraordinary events of the New Madrid Earthquakes, a series of powerful tremors that altered the course of the Mississippi River and influenced the young United States.
Author Jay Feldman examines the intersections of empire, political intrigue, and human drama against the backdrop of this geological upheaval, highlighting its profound impacts on the frontier landscape.
The book uncovers the stories of survival, conflict, and transformation triggered by these earthquakes, offering insights into how nature's forces shaped historical narratives.
Through meticulous research, Feldman connects the seismic events to broader themes of power and peril in early American expansion.
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