A Complete History of the Great Flood at Sheffield on March 11 and 12, 1864 (1864)

""A Complete History of the Great Flood at Sheffield on March 11 and 12, 1864"" is a historical account of one of the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit the city of Sheffield, England. The book was written by Samuel Harrison and published in 1864, shortly after the flood occurred.The book details the events leading up to the flood, including the heavy rainfall that had been occurring in the region for several days prior to the disaster. It then goes on to describe the torrential downpour that caused the River Sheaf to overflow its banks and flood the surrounding areas.Harrison provides a detailed account of the damage caused by the flood, including the destruction of homes, businesses, and infrastructure. He also describes the heroic efforts of the local people who worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped by the floodwaters.The book is filled with illustrations and maps that help to bring the story to life, and it provides a valuable historical record of the disaster for future generations. Overall, ""A Complete History of the Great Flood at Sheffield on March 11 and 12, 1864"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of natural disasters or the city of Sheffield.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.