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Original Language
English
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780062364654
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062364650
ISBN-13
9780062364654
eBay Product ID (ePID)
205628383

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Book Title
Storm of the Century : Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: the Great Gulf Hurricane Of 1900
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Natural Disasters, United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science, History
Author
Al Roker
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-007009
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Roker revisits the 'worst natural diaster of any kind, ever to hit the United States.' ... He sets the stage for the drama with a comprehensive, but accessible history of Galveston at the time., "A fascinating, multifaceted story." -- USA Today "Compelling. ... Uplifting." -- Kirkus Reviews "Vivid details abound in Roker's telling of the hurricane and its aftermath... [which] reads like a novel. ... Engrossing." -- Chicago Tribune "Gripping reading and a well-crafted cautionary tale. ... [Roker] brings important new energy, details and meteorological insights to this retelling." -- Dallas Morning News "[A] vivid and absorbing account of the infamous Great Galveston Hurricane. ... Spellbinding and informative." -- Booklist "[A] compelling work. ... Focusing on the human experience of the storm, Roker follows survivors before, during, and after the hurricane in order to elucidate what people on Galveston Island encountered as the storm raged through the city." -- Library Journal "Reads like a blockbuster movie script." -- Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers "Roker revisits the 'worst natural diaster of any kind, ever to hit the United States.' ... He sets the stage for the drama with a comprehensive, but accessible history of Galveston at the time." -- Publishers Weekly ONE OF USA TODAY 'S "25 HOT BOOKS FOR SUMMER" -- USA Today "Personalize[s] the event. ... Roker's best research uncovers more of the rescue and recovery effort. ... Roker's new book is a fine effort." -- San Antonio Express-News "This book, skillfully crafted by Al Roker, is a must read! It has changed my thoughts about weather predictions forever." -- Craig Daily Press (CO), [A] vivid and absorbing account of the infamous Great Galveston Hurricane. ... Spellbinding and informative., [A] compelling work. ... Focusing on the human experience of the storm, Roker follows survivors before, during, and after the hurricane in order to elucidate what people on Galveston Island encountered as the storm raged through the city.
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Dewey Decimal
976.4/139
Synopsis
In this gripping narrative history, Al Roker from NBC's Today and the Weather Channel vividly examines the deadliest natural disaster in American history--a haunting and inspiring tale of tragedy, heroism, and resilience that is full of lessons for today's new age of extreme weather. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, two-hundred-mile-per-hour winds and fifteen-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the booming port city on Texas's Gulf Coast. By dawn the next day, the city that hours earlier had stood as a symbol of America's growth and expansion was now gone. Shattered, grief-stricken survivors emerged to witness a level of destruction never before seen: Eight thousand corpses littered the streets and were buried under the massive wreckage. Rushing water had lifted buildings from their foundations, smashing them into pieces, while wind gusts had upended steel girders and trestles, driving them through house walls and into sidewalks. No race or class was spared its wrath. In less than twenty-four hours, a single storm had destroyed a major American metropolis--and awakened a nation to the terrifying power of nature. Blending an unforgettable cast of characters, accessible weather science, and deep historical research into a sweeping and dramatic narrative, The Storm of the Century brings this legendary hurricane and its aftermath into fresh focus. No other natural disaster has ever matched the havoc caused by the awesome mix of winds, rain, and flooding that devastated Galveston and shocked a young, optimistic nation on the cusp of modernity. Exploring the impact of the tragedy on a rising country's confidence--the trauma of the loss and the determination of the response--Al Roker illuminates the United States's character at the dawn of the "American Century," while also underlining the fact that no matter how mighty they may become, all nations must respect the ferocious potential of our natural environment., In this gripping narrative history, Al Roker from NBC's Today and the Weather Channel vividly examines the deadliest natural disaster in American history-a haunting and inspiring tale of tragedy, heroism, and resilience that is full of lessons for today's new age of extreme weather. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, two-hundred-mile-per-hour winds and fifteen-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the booming port city on Texas's Gulf Coast. By dawn the next day, the city that hours earlier had stood as a symbol of America's growth and expansion was now gone. Shattered, grief-stricken survivors emerged to witness a level of destruction never before seen: Eight thousand corpses littered the streets and were buried under the massive wreckage. Rushing water had lifted buildings from their foundations, smashing them into pieces, while wind gusts had upended steel girders and trestles, driving them through house walls and into sidewalks. No race or class was spared its wrath. In less than twenty-four hours, a single storm had destroyed a major American metropolis-and awakened a nation to the terrifying power of nature. Blending an unforgettable cast of characters, accessible weather science, and deep historical research into a sweeping and dramatic narrative, The Storm of the Century brings this legendary hurricane and its aftermath into fresh focus. No other natural disaster has ever matched the havoc caused by the awesome mix of winds, rain, and flooding that devastated Galveston and shocked a young, optimistic nation on the cusp of modernity. Exploring the impact of the tragedy on a rising country's confidence-the trauma of the loss and the determination of the response-Al Roker illuminates the United States's character at the dawn of the "American Century," while also underlining the fact that no matter how mighty they may become, all nations must respect the ferocious potential of our natural environment.
LC Classification Number
QC945.R65 2015

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  • von kylkraf_3
    06. Jan. 2019

    Great story but broken into many, many parts.

    This is a very interesting story and I've read other books on the storm that devastated Galveston in 1900. The author has very detailed explanations of how a hurricane forms and the workings of the weather service. My problem with the book was that we are introduced us to many people and in the telling of the story it would spend two paragraphs on one person, skip to another, etc. Perhaps this writing style would appeal to you, but it was confusing to me to have so many characters and the story jumping around so much.

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  • von L9RwjL5hSJq@Deleted
    03. Nov. 2015

    Disaster viewed after a century

    This is a fascinating book. It takes a look at the worst disaster to hit this country as told by the people who lived (and died) through it. In September 1900 in Galveston, Texas the worst hurricane in the history of the US slammed into the city and killed 10,000 residents. This takes us from about a week before to what happened to the survivors. If you are a history buff or a weather buff (or both) this is a fascinating look at weather forecasting (or the lack thereof). Highly recommended.

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  • von edmotayl_uhpapfvqs
    10. Mär. 2018

    Great book

    I read this book and felt as if I were there in Galveston at the time of the storm. And could see and sense what they did and felt

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  • von valerijone_12
    27. Feb. 2020

    Storm of the Century Galveston hurricane

    First read this when I checked it out from the library. Very well written and I had trouble putting it down.

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  • von tx_beckerson
    16. Aug. 2019

    Perfect!

    Ty!

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