The Storm of the Century
Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: The Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900
Al Roker
The book chronicles the devastating impact of the 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas, detailing personal stories of loss, resilience, and heroism among the townspeople. It also examines the meteorological conditions that led to the disaster and the failures in communication that exacerbated the tragedy.
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