<p >Among the countlessmiles of damage caused by the Mississippi Flood of 1927, the homeless anddisplaced masses of the Mississippi Valley looked toward Memphis as a beacon ofhope. As thousands of refugees poured into the city, Memphians opened theirhearts and extolled feats of charity that could fill volumes. Join local authorPatrick O’Daniel as he traces the events of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927and the crucial role Memphis played in its aftermath. From heroic rescues tomaltreatment within the refugee camps, O’Daniel paints a complete picture ofman struggling against nature both within and without. Follow along as thereceding waters propel Herbert Hoover into the national spotlight and MayorRowlett Paine becomes an unlikely leader.</p>