It was as though the land were about to be devastated, and the race of man swept from its surface!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Not only will this structure insure a supply of water in the Salt River valley where, in recent years, orchards and other products have perished, but it will prevent the floods which have devastated that region from time to time.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
Beyond this the trees were small and straggling, showing evidence of fires which had devastated the land.
"If Any Man Sin"
H. A. Cody