Larson, Erik.

Isaac's storm : a man, a time, and the deadliest hurricane in history / Erik Larson. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2000, c1999. - 323 p. : maps ; 24 cm.

Based on the diaries of Isaac Monroe Cline and on contemporary accounts.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-313) and index.

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Tells the story of Isaac Cline, a weather scientist in Galveston, Texas in 1900, discussing his belief and assertion that nothing in the way of weather could destroy the coastal city; and looks at how Cline dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane that hit Galveston on September 8, claiming the lives of thousands of people.

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Cline, Isaac Monroe.
Cline, Isaac Monroe.


Floods--History--Texas--Galveston--20th century.
Hurricanes--History--Texas--Galveston--20th century.
Floods--History.--Galveston (Tex.)
Hurricanes--History.--Galveston (Tex.)


Galveston (Tex.)--Biography.
Galveston (Tex.)--History--20th century.
Galveston (Tex.)--Biography.
Galveston (Tex.)--History.

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