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Isaac's Storm

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

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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.

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Isaac's Storm, Erik Larson

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Pubblicato
1999
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(Copertina rigida)
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Sottotitolo
A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1999
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
323
ISBN10
0609602330
ISBN13
9780609602331
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Titolo originale
Isaac's storm
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Descrizione
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.