Sorrow On The Land: An Account Of The Inundation Occasioned By The Bursting Of The Bilberry Reservoir, On February 5, 1852 (1852) - Paperback

Sorrow On The Land is a historical account of a devastating flood that occurred on February 5, 1852, in the Bilberry Reservoir area. The book is written by a Wesleyan Minister who witnessed the disaster and provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the flood, the impact it had on the community, and the aftermath of the tragedy. The author provides a vivid portrayal of the human suffering and loss of life caused by the flood, as well as the heroic efforts of rescue workers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to save lives and provide aid to those affected. The book also explores the social and economic impact of the disaster on the local community, and the lessons learned from this tragic event that continue to inform disaster preparedness and response efforts today. Overall, Sorrow On The Land is a powerful and moving account of a natural disaster that left a lasting impact on the people and landscape of the Bilberry Reservoir area.Whereby Eighty Lives And A Large Amount Of Property Were Destroyed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.