Isaac's Storm
Book • 1999
Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson tells the story of the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900, one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S.
history. The book centers on Isaac Cline, the chief meteorologist for the U.S.
Weather Bureau in Galveston, whose flawed judgment and underestimation of the storm's potential contributed to the catastrophic loss of life.
Larson meticulously recounts the events leading up to the hurricane, highlighting the scientific limitations of the time and the human factors that exacerbated the tragedy.
The narrative captures the harrowing experiences of the residents of Galveston as they faced the full force of the storm.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the importance of heeding scientific warnings.
history. The book centers on Isaac Cline, the chief meteorologist for the U.S.
Weather Bureau in Galveston, whose flawed judgment and underestimation of the storm's potential contributed to the catastrophic loss of life.
Larson meticulously recounts the events leading up to the hurricane, highlighting the scientific limitations of the time and the human factors that exacerbated the tragedy.
The narrative captures the harrowing experiences of the residents of Galveston as they faced the full force of the storm.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the importance of heeding scientific warnings.
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