"Nature's School" is both the intriguing story of the rise and
fall of a town because of the influence of the Wabash River and a
broader observation of the significant role of water in the
chronicle of American history.
Peru, Indiana is usually defined by the rich circus heritage in
its past, but the most significant history of the town lies in the
relationship it has with the Wabash River, a story that has largely
been forgotten. "Nature's School" is a narrative that includes
Native Americans, land speculation, the Wabash & Erie Canal,
railroads, and changes in the Wabash River, weaving an absorbing
tale about the settling of Peru, its destruction during the 1913
flood, and the consequences of misreading the role of humans within
the natural landscape.
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