02370cam a22003133u 4500 31889 UtSlPG 20260610133728.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F350.5 Wiltz, Louis Alfred, 1843-1881 The Great Mississippi Flood of 1874: Its Extent, Duration, and Effects Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-05 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) "The Great Mississippi Flood of 1874: Its Extent, Duration, and Effects" by Wiltz is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This book focuses on the devastating flood that struck the Mississippi River, detailing its geographical scope, the impact on affected communities, and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. It aims to document the extent of the disaster and rally support, emphasizing the plight of those who suffered due to the inundation. The narrative revolves around the catastrophic effects of the flood, which inundated millions of acres across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, leaving tens of thousands homeless and in dire need of aid. Wiltz highlights the inadequacy of existing relief efforts and calls upon American cities for donations and support to alleviate the suffering. The book delves into the specifics of the flood's impact on agriculture, livestock, and the local economy, illustrating the slow recovery process and the looming threat of famine. Through heartfelt appeals and detailed observations, the author paints a poignant picture of human resilience amid disaster, calling for collective action in a time of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Floods -- Mississippi River Floods -- Louisiana https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31889 72735 72735