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Experience the gripping narrative of the 1900 Galveston hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in American history. Erik Larson masterfully reconstructs the events leading up to the storm, focusing on Isaac Cline, the senior U.S. Weather Bureau official whose hubris and political maneuvering led to a catastrophic failure in forecasting. This compelling historical account explores the intersection of human error, scientific arrogance, and the raw, unpredictable power of nature. Through meticulous research and cinematic storytelling, Larson provides a haunting look at a city caught in the path of destruction and the systemic mistakes that cost thousands of lives.

Key Benefits

  • Provides a deeply researched, suspenseful account of a pivotal moment in American history
  • offers unique insights into the history of meteorology and government bureaucracy
  • written in an engaging, narrative style that reads like a thriller.

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Ideal for history enthusiasts, readers of non-fiction, and those interested in meteorology or disaster studies

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book clubs and personal libraries

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Brand Erik Larson
Format Paperback
Author Erik Larson
Subject History/Natural Disasters
Language English
Book Format 1 unit
Erik Larson Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (Paperback) 7t8jw

Erik Larson Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (Paperback) 7t8jw

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