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First printing. A title in 'The History of American Weather' series. A large format book, printed on glossy paper, with maps and charts, this consists mostly of newspaper accounts of severe weather conditions - in the Northeast, in the South and in the Midwest - with the early snows, late snows, coldest months, worst storms all described vividly. A separate section focuses on the winters of the Civil War. Fascinating reading, and a great resource. Includes an index of places and persons, and a list of sources. 257 pages. Very good+ in a near fine dustjacket (corners slightly bumped, some shelfwear to lower edge.) .ISBN # 0933876246 

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