National BestsellerSeptember 8; 1900; began innocently in the seaside town of Galveston; Texas. Even Isaac Cline; resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau failed to grasp the true meaning of the strange deep-sea swells and peculiar winds that greeted the city that morning. Mere hours later; Galveston found itself submerged in a monster hurricane that completely destroyed the town and killed over six thousand people in what remains the greatest natural disaster in American history--and Isaac Cline found himself the victim of a devastating personal tragedy.Using Cline's own telegrams; letters; and reports; the testimony of scores of survivors; and our latest understanding of the science of hurricanes; Erik Larson builds a chronicle of one man's heroic struggle and fatal miscalculation in the face of a storm of unimaginable magnitude. Riveting; powerful; and unbearably suspenseful; Isaac's Storm is the story of what can happen when human arrogance meets the great uncontrollable force of nature.
#1185847 in Books 2002-01-08 2002-01-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.64 x 6.40 x 9.54l; #File Name: 0375503242544 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A compilation of stories that shock the senses and the brave people who fought for freedomBy BrendaThis book pretty much covers a part of history that many find uncomfortable to talk about. There are some pictures that shock; and stories that leave a person shaking their head. Man's inhumanity to man.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lorraine SteinbergHard to stomach; but necessary reading if we want to understand and rectify racial inequities in our country.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read for students of civil rights and the run on of the civil war.By Vaughn MeatteA must read for everyone with an interest in the civil war and civil rights. A well written and executed work of top quality. The author guides the reader through the most hideous abuses of human rights with the expression of brutal honesty that these abhorrent acts demand. At the same time the author continues to sing the praises of the many heroes who time and again risk their lives to seek justice for the abused victims and their families. Not an easy read for anyone with a weak stomach because of the graphic and utterly diabolical acts described.
