Summary:
The book recounts the devastating impact of the 1938 hurricane that struck the northeastern United States without warning, causing immense destruction and loss of life. It combines personal narratives, meteorological analysis, and historical context to illustrate the tragedy and the failure of weather prediction at the time.
Key points:
1. Nature's Unpredictability: The book stresses nature's unpredictability, as seen in the unexpected Great Hurricane of 1938.
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