When the Mississippi Ran Backwards - by Jay Feldman (Paperback)

The New Madrid Earthquakes: A Turning Point in American History is a groundbreaking work that reveals the little-known story of how the most powerful earthquakes in American history united the Indians in one last desperate rebellion, reversed the Mississippi River, and altered the course of the War of 1812.

This book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the devastating earthquakes that shook the Mississippi River Valley between December 16, 1811, and late April 1812, including the murder of a slave in cold blood and the prophecy by Tecumseh.

With a focus on the impact of these events on the course of American history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the untold stories of America's past.