Title: New Orleans hurricanes from the start
Description: "This overview of New Orleans hurricanes begins in colonial days. Divided into chronological periods of the city's history, the book discusses major storms, the locations of levees, and efforts that have been made to prevent flooding. Population trends and movements as well as manmade changes to natural water routes are examined. Sources include diaries, letters, official records, articles, and expert analyses"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Hurricanes, History, Flood control, New orleans (la.), social conditions
Places: Louisiana, New Orleans