Isaac's Storm
A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
by:
Erik Larson
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Isaac Cline, the chief meteorologist in Galveston, Texas, during the 1900 hurricane that devastated the city, killing thousands. It delves into the science of weather forecasting at the time, the misjudgments made, and the human drama surrounding one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history.
Key points:
1. Nature's Power: The book focuses on nature's destructive force, especially hurricanes, and their unpredictability.
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