Delaware Diary

Delaware Diary PDF

Author: Frank Dale

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780813522838

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Tracing the history of the Delaware, this book delves into archives and newspaper files to explore the men who tried to tame this wild river. Many attempted to venture down it in a variety of vehicles due to the needs of commerce, but in recent times it has been converted to leisure activities.

The Delaware Estuary

The Delaware Estuary PDF

Author: Tracey L. Bryant

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13:

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Tour of the Delaware Estuary from Cape Henlopen and Cape May to Trenton, including it's history, industry, flora and fauna.

Devastation on the Delaware

Devastation on the Delaware PDF

Author: Mary A. Shafer

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13:

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Narrative nonfiction account of the record-setting Delaware River flood of August 18-20, 1955, reads like a thriller. This devastation was caused by rain from hurricanes Connie and Diane, hitting within five days of each other. The flood killed nearly 100 people in PA, NJ & NY, with the highest flood crest recorded on river to date. This is an extremely readable narrative woven from interviews with 100+ survivors & eyewitnesses. With 105 historic photos bringing these events to chilling life, this is the first comprehensive account of a tragic event that changed life in the Delaware Valley forever.