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Synopsis On March 12, 1888 a blizzard blanketed the United States from Virginia to Maine. For three days and nights people suffered under the continually falling snow and hurricane-force winds. Since weather forecasting didn't exist at the time, the fierce storm came as a complete surprise and brought much of everyday life to a stop. This book, based on newspaper articles and personal accounts, focuses on people and events in the New York City area., Presents a history, based on personal accounts and newspaper articles, of the massive snow storm that hit the Northeast in 1888, focusing on the events in New York City.
| Size | | Length: | 136 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 8.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 14.7 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "On Saturday, March 10, 1888, the weather from Maine on down to Maryland was clear and unusually warm. A few scattered clouds scuttled across the blue sky, but little else marred what was a perfect day. Families went for picnics, took carriage rides, or strolled through their neighborhoods to see the purple and yellow crocuses bursting into bloom."
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