A Modern Herculaneum is a gripping first-hand account of the tornado that devastated the town of New Richmond, Wisconsin, in 1899. Written by Anna P. Epley, a survivor of the disaster, this book vividly recounts the destruction wrought by the storm and the efforts of the town's residents to rebuild and recover. With its powerful narrative and rich historical detail, A Modern Herculaneum is an unforgettable read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.