The Earthquake Winter is an exciting, suspenseful and dramatic book. While it is a story that would interest all ages, it is particularly appropriate for late elementary and middle school reader. This is a tale of a fictional pioneer family living through actual historical events, including the catastrophic earthquake of 1811. It covers a time filled with exciting new developments, such as the steamboat, the cotton gin and the ongoing movement to the west. Most of the factual material in the book comes from old newspaper accounts of the time and county records. The book's historical content makes it a valuable addition to every school library. Notable historical figures are referenced in the story, including Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, and the great Indian Chief Tecumseh. Reading about the courage of the early pioneers in meeting both natural and man-made disasters can instill in the young readers of today the courage to face life's problems with the same determination and sense of hope demonstrated by the early settlers of the American frontier. Underneath all the excitement and adventure, it is about estrangement, reconciliation, and the power of faith, hope and love.

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Matthew Dale, Farmer A L O. Sanders Oliphant, Anderson, & Ferrier, 1887

The Earthquake Winter is an exciting, suspenseful and dramatic book. While it is a story that would interest all ages, it is particularly appropriate for late elementary and middle school reader. This is a tale of a fictional pioneer family living through actual historical events, including the catastrophic earthquake of 1811. It covers a time filled with exciting new developments, such as the steamboat, the cotton gin and the ongoing movement to the west. Most of the factual material in the book comes from old newspaper accounts of the time and county records. The book's historical content makes it a valuable addition to every school library. Notable historical figures are referenced in the story, including Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, and the great Indian Chief Tecumseh. Reading about the courage of the early pioneers in meeting both natural and man-made disasters can instill in the young readers of today the courage to face life's problems with the same determination and sense of hope demonstrated by the early settlers of the American frontier. Underneath all the excitement and adventure, it is about estrangement, reconciliation, and the power of faith, hope and love.