EARLY AMERICAN WINTERS II, 1821-1870. Ludlum, David M. (dustjacket design by Eric Sloane.)
16120 Boston: American Meteorological Society, 1968. First printing. A title in 'The History of American Weather' series. A large format book, printed on glossy paper, with maps and charts, this consists mostly of newspaper accounts of severe weather conditions - in the Northeast, in the South and in the Midwest - with the early snows, late snows, coldest months, worst storms all described vividly. A separate section focuses on the winters of the Civil War. Fascinating reading, and a great resource. Includes an index of places and persons, and a list of sources. 257 pages. Very good+ in a near fine dustjacket (corners slightly bumped, some shelfwear to lower edge.) HC 1st ed - ISBN: 0933876246 $75.00USD Click here to order or message the dealer
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