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Tragedy, Heroism, Survival: The Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster

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A Black And White Photograph Of The Galveston Hurricane Of 1900. The Image Shows A Group Of People Standing On A Beach, Looking Out At The Ocean. The Waves Are Crashing Against The Shore, And The Wind Is Blowing Hard. The Sky Is Dark And Cloudy. 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

On September 8, 1900, a Category 4 hurricane slammed into the island city of Galveston, Texas, killing as many as 8,000 people and leaving the city in ruins. The hurricane was the deadliest natural disaster in American history.

In Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, historian Eric Jay Dolin tells the epic true story of the Galveston hurricane. Dolin draws on eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, and other historical documents to recreate the events of that fateful day.

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
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

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2987 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 323 pages

Dolin's account of the hurricane is both harrowing and inspiring. He describes the terror and chaos of the storm, as well as the courage and resilience of the people of Galveston. In the aftermath of the hurricane, the people of Galveston worked together to rebuild their city and their lives.

Tragedy, Heroism, Survival is a powerful and moving account of one of the darkest days in American history. It is a story of tragedy, heroism, and survival. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Tragedy, Heroism, Survival

"A riveting and unforgettable account of one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history." - The New York Times

"A masterpiece of historical writing." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in American history or natural disasters." - The Wall Street Journal

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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
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

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2987 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 323 pages
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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
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

4.6 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 2987 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 323 pages
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