New Orleans Hurricanes from the Start

"This overview of New Orleans hurricanes begins in colonial days. Divided into chronological periods of the city's history, the book discusses major storms, the locations of levees, and efforts that have been made to prevent flooding. Population trends and movements as well as manmade changes to natural water routes are examined. Sources include diaries, letters, official records, articles, and expert analyses"--Provided by publisher.

Product details

• Authors: David Bastian, David F. Bastian, David/ Meis Bastian, Nicholas Meis, Nicholas J. Meis
• Publisher: Pelican publishing co inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.05.2014
• EAN: 9781455619399
• ISBN: 978-1-4556-1939-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology