When the Mississippi Ran Backwards: Empire, Intrigue, Murder, and the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12
by Jay Feldman
In 'When the Mississippi Ran Backwards,' Jay Feldman recounts the cataclysmic New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-12, which sent shockwaves through empire, intrigue, and murder in the American heartland. This seismic disaster reversed the mighty Mississippi, reshaping frontiers and fates in a pivotal moment of history.
About This Book
The New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-12 were among the most powerful seismic events in North American history, causing the Mississippi River to temporarily run backwards and altering the landscape of the frontier.
Jay Feldman's narrative delves into the era's empire-building ambitions, political intrigues, and violent conflicts that unfolded against this natural catastrophe.
Through meticulous research, the book examines how these earthquakes influenced settlement patterns, indigenous communities, and the young United States' expansion westward.
The account highlights the human stories of survival and adaptation amid the chaos of a land literally turned upside down.
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