Flood Burial

Flood Burial is a historical fiction novel written by Shelby Foote. The story is set in the early 20th century in the Mississippi Delta region, where a devastating flood has destroyed the lives and homes of many people. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Carruthers and the Ruffins, as they struggle to survive in the aftermath of the flood.The Carruthers family is a wealthy and influential family in the region, while the Ruffins are poor and struggling to make ends meet. The two families have a long-standing feud, but the flood forces them to put their differences aside and work together to survive.As the floodwaters recede, the families are forced to confront their losses and rebuild their lives. They must also deal with the aftermath of the flood, including disease and poverty. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a traveling preacher, a corrupt politician, and a group of migrant workers.Flood Burial is a powerful and moving story of survival, loss, and redemption. Foote's vivid descriptions of the Mississippi Delta and its people bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and fully realized. The novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Saturday Evening Post Stories, by Shelby Foote. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141915253X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.