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GRASSHOPPER PLAGUE, c1866. A description of the grasshopper plague in Kansas during the 1860s. Text and engraving from Beyond the Mississippi by Albert D. Richardson, 1869
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GRASSHOPPER PLAGUE, c1866. A description of the grasshopper plague in Kansas during the 1860s. Text and engraving from Beyond the Mississippi by Albert D. Richardson, 1869
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1866 1869 Albert Carriage Deane Grasshopper Kansas Page Plague Richardson Swarm
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GRASSHOPPER PLAGUE, c1866 - Devastation and Desperation in Kansas
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. This haunting print captures the grim reality of the grasshopper plague that ravaged Kansas during the 1860s. The image, taken from Albert D. Richardson's book "Beyond the Mississippi" depicts a scene of despair and destruction. In the foreground, a swarm of grasshoppers engulfs the landscape, their sheer numbers overwhelming everything in their path. The text accompanying this engraving describes in vivid detail how these voracious insects descended upon Kansas like an unstoppable force, devouring crops and leaving farmers helpless against their onslaught. Amidst this chaos, we see a group of men gathered around a carriage. Their faces reflect anguish and desperation as they contemplate the devastation before them. These men represent not only individual farmers but also an entire community grappling with unimaginable loss. The mid-page placement of this engraving emphasizes its significance within Richardson's book—a testament to just how deeply this event impacted American society at that time. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and expansion beyond the Mississippi River, nature can still unleash its fury upon humanity. This powerful image is part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection—an invaluable historical record capturing pivotal moments in American history. As we view it today, let us remember those who endured such hardships and find inspiration in their resilience to rebuild after disaster strikes.
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