Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 - (Disaster) by Joshua Shanley (Paperback)

The Connecticut River Valley Flood of 1936 was a devastating disaster that left thousands homeless, unemployed, and without power for weeks.

But from this tragedy came hope and change.

The flood led to the construction of dams, reservoirs, and dikes to control future flooding.

Today, much of this system remains in place but has gone largely unmaintained.

Author Josh Shanley recounts the greatest flood in New England history and examines the potential for future floods in his book "In the Beginning of the Twentieth Century." This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Connecticut River Valley and the lessons learned from this devastating event.