Joan C. (joan13) - reviewed on 2/2/2011 + 47 more book reviews

Sept 8, 1900--The Hurricane that leveled Galveston Island hit. This is the story of U. S. Weather Bureau Meteorologist Isaac Cline and the monster hurricane that devastated Galveston. Historical accounts of the devastation, the before and aftermath are all included here. Fascinating and tragic. If you have an interest in weather, hurricanes, turn of the century Galveston--this book wil thrill you. The sheer magnitude of the force iof nature and the human element are quite suspenseful. Larson really brings history to life! Fascinating!

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