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Isaac's Storm is a 1999 work of narrative nonfiction by Erik Larson about the hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas, in 1900. The account centers on Isaac Cline, the local head of the United States Weather Bureau, while reconstructing the storm's development, the limits of contemporary forecasting, and the warnings available before landfall. Larson uses historical records to describe the disaster's human toll and its effects on Galveston.
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What historical event does Isaac's Storm detail?
The book is a narrative nonfiction account of the devastating 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas. It remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in United States history.
Who is the central figure of the book Isaac's Storm?
The story centers on Isaac Cline, the local head of the United States Weather Bureau in Galveston. The narrative uses his perspective to explore the failure to predict the storm's severity.
Who wrote the book Isaac's Storm?
The book was written by Erik Larson, a master of narrative nonfiction. It was published in 1999 to critical acclaim for its suspenseful historical reconstruction.
What role did the US Weather Bureau play in the events of the book?
The book highlights the limits of contemporary technology and the bureaucratic arrogance of the US Weather Bureau, which failed to issue adequate warnings. Larson details how the bureau's poor communication contributed to the high death toll.
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