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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of The Devil in the White City, here is the true story of the deadliest hurricane in history.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.
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Are you ready to be captivated by a true story of tragedy and heroism? Look no further than "Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History". From the acclaimed author of "The Devil in the White City", this riveting chronicle takes you back to September 8, 1900, when Galveston, Texas was struck by the deadliest hurricane in American history.
Step into the shoes of Isaac Cline, the resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau, as he battles against the sheer force of nature. Discover the gripping tale of how a seemingly ordinary day transformed into a catastrophe, claiming over six thousand lives and reducing the town to ruins. Through Cline's own telegrams, letters, and reports, you'll gain insight into his heroic struggle and tragic personal loss.
Author Erik Larson skillfully weaves together historical records, survivor testimonies, and the latest scientific understanding of hurricanes to create an unbearably suspenseful narrative. As you dive deeper into the pages of "Isaac's Storm", you'll be on the edge of your seat, unable to tear yourself away from the story of human arrogance in the face of an uncontrollable natural disaster.
If you're fascinated by tales of both triumph and tragedy, this National Bestseller is a must-read. Immerse yourself in history, feel the power of the storm, and witness firsthand the devastating consequences of underestimating nature's wrath. Don't miss out on this powerful and poignant account that will leave you astounded and moved.
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