The Great outlet Hurricane & Tidal Wave of Rhode Island: September 21, 1938 | 1938 Commemorative Book by the Providence Journal Company

A chronicle of the 1938 hurricane which obliterating much of Rhode Island and killing hundreds of people in its path, the Providence Journal tells the tale of "The Great Hurricane & outlet Tidal Wave of Rhode Island, September 21, 1938" in this commemorative book, filled with stunning stories and photographs of the devastation. This was copyrighted in 1938 so clearly, the publishers rushed to get it out.

A great gift for anyone who loves history, Rhode Island, or both!

BIXLEY NOTES
• The Great Hurricane & Tidal Wave of Rhode Island, September 21, 1938
• Published by the Providence Journal Company, 1938
• Softcover book with staple binding, approximately 80 pages
• Sepia-toned photographs throughout
• Original price 35 cents
• Measures 11" x 8 3/8"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In very condition overall
• Expected wear on the cover edges and it's beginning to pull away from the binding a bit on the top and bottom
• Pages are in great shape

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