Forgotten Stories: Historical Crimes and the Unusual

#62 The Locust Plague of 1874


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In the year 1874 the Great Plains were devastated by an unexpected invasion. This cloud of winged insects came with a ferocity that shook the people of the central United States to their core. Crops were destroyed and livelihoods lost. Tune in this week to hear all the details and how the resilience of those in the heartland proved even a plague could be overcome.

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Forgotten Stories: Historical Crimes and the UnusualBy Cathryn and Elisabeth