The New Madrid Earthquakes, Revised Edition

by James L. Penick

Since its publication in a cloth edition in 1976, Penick’s book has met with enormous regional appeal as well as critical acclaim. For the new paper edition, the author has written a new introduction. New material in the final chapter reports on the scientific inquiries into the New Madrid quakes since 1976. Critical comments on the cloth edition: “James Penick has put together a well-written account of the quakes and their effects upon people, animals, waterways, and land. Based on the scattered accounts of the times it offers a good insight into the reactions of persons suddenly confronted with the perils of the unknown. The vivid description of the devastation wrought upon the face of the land gives a picture of dramatic change brought about by the upheaval of natural forces. In short, reading Penick’s work one is readily caught up in the total violence of the event.”— American Historical Review “Penick provides information relevant to present studies of earthquakes in this area.”— Earthquake Information Bulletin

Genres: Nonfiction, American History, Science

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[William Bibliomane · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're thinking that the biggest earthquake in American history took place in California, or Alaska, then you might also want to consider... Missouri? A fascinating account of the 19th century quake that literally shook the nation.

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[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn about the New Madrid quakes then this book is a must. You won’t find much more information on them, especially as credible. I think this book would interest anyone from American History lovers to conspiracy theorist. As a Tennessee native this book holds a little place of honor on my bookshelf.

[Ida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating history surrounding some of the strongest seismic activity ever recorded in the U.S.