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
by:
Al Roker
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Nature's Power: The book stresses nature's unpredictability, using the 1900 Great Gulf Hurricane as an example. Despite technology, the storm's severity was underestimated, causing massive loss of life.
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