Washed Away
Narrated by Jim Vann
- Released
- October 29, 2013
- Length
- 12 hrs 7 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
This audiobook recounts the devastating flood of 1913, a catastrophic natural disaster that affected fourteen states and reshaped America's approach to flood management. It details the extensive destruction, heroism, and the subsequent efforts to improve disaster response and flood control techniques. The story highlights how the disaster's aftermath led to significant legislative and engineering advancements, with ongoing impacts on flood prevention long after the event.
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