A pictorial directory on great dust storms during the depression accompanied by substantial commentary which explains the harsh struggles of the people who migrated across the Great Plains. Also contains information on President Hoover, Native American tribes, dust pneumonia, and the Civilian Conservation Corp as well as farming and the ecosystem.
Content Note
Darkness at noon -- The Great Plains world -- Conquering the Great Plains -- The coming of the farmers -- In hard times -- Dust Bowl days -- Refugees in their own land -- The New Deal -- Future dust bowls.