Isaac's Storm

A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History

Autori

• Erik Larson

Parametri

• 336 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Set in 1900, the story revolves around Isaac Cline, a confident scientist who underestimates the power of nature, believing that a hurricane could never threaten Galveston, Texas. As America embraces a sense of invincibility, Cline's conviction highlights the era's hubris. The narrative captures the vibrant atmosphere of Galveston, perceived as a burgeoning metropolis, while foreshadowing the impending disaster that challenges both Cline's beliefs and the city's fate.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1999

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