02249cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000170010610000320012324500710015526400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250800960044352012250053953400450176465300320180965300340184185600430187599900170191820455UtSlPG20260610133455.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF590.3aF5161 aMarshall, Logan,d1884-193714aThe True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-27  aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado" by Logan Marshall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the catastrophic natural disasters, including floods and tornadoes, that struck America in March 1913, leading to widespread destruction and suffering across multiple states. It recounts the human experiences of loss, heroism, and community response amidst these tragedies.  At the start of the book, the author sets a somber tone by describing the overwhelming devastation caused by the natural disasters, highlighting both the immediate chaos and the aftermath. The opening section vividly depicts scenes of flooded streets in Dayton, Ohio, where entire neighborhoods are submerged, leaving residents trapped and perilously close to danger. The narrative introduces key figures like John H. Patterson, who plays a vital role in organizing rescue efforts, as well as the struggles of ordinary citizens trying to save their loved ones. Marshall captures the sense of fear, despair, and resilience among the victims, as communities band together in sympathy and solidarity to aid those affected by the disasters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFloods -- Ohio River Valley  aOmaha (Neb.) -- Tornado, 191340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20455  c61726d61726