Saturday, May 28, 2011

1911: The Austin Flood



Knox Books


407 Mill Street, Coudersport PA 16915
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Advance orders are now being taken for our latest title:
1911: The Austin Flood
(publication date: June 2011)
Advance-sale orders being accepted for the
Limited-Edition Collectors Item

(300 only!).stamped,and signed by author Paul W. Heimel
(see ordering information below)
1911: The Austin Flood
the dam at Austin, Pennsylvania. More than 200 million gallons of water swept through
the town, killing an estimated 80 people and causing incredible destruction.
• More than 250 pages of thoroughly researched historical narrative and analysis.
• More than 200 photographs, most of them never seen by the public.
• Special Sections:is the authoritative story of the September 30, 1911, failure ofWho’s To Blame? and Those Who Died
• Bonus Section,They Were There, eyewitness accounts in survivors’ own words.
See sample photos and chapter excerpts and more information at knoxbooks.net.
Pricing
6% state sales tax. Discounted shipping for multiple orders (2 books, $3.75; 3 books, $4.50; 4
books, $5.00; 5 or more books, $5.50)for Limited-Edition Collector’s Items: $16.95 plus $2.75 for shipping. Pa. residents add
Ordering information
check/money order to Knox Books (see address above).: Order online with credit card or PayPal at knoxbooks.net, or send
(Please note: Knox Books will donate 10% of the book sale proceeds to local historical organizations).
These collectors item editions will be
numbered,

1 comment:

  1. I attended the Austin Flood Centennial (October 1st, 2011), where the victims of the flood were honored at exactly 2:30 PM, the exact moment the dam broke 100 years ago. There was plenty of music and cuisine from various ethnic groups.
    Dan with Austin water damage

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