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The Great Galveston Disaster Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of Death; Terrible Sufferings of the Survivors; Vandals Plundering Bodies of the Dead; Wonderful Exhibitions of Popular Sympathy; Millions of Dollars Sent for the Relief of the Stricken Sufferers

By Paul Lester

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a coastal city unsuspecting of the impending doom, a brutal storm descends, unleashing unimaginable destruction and testing the limits of human resilience.

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2019-08-16
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"The Great Galveston Disaster" by Paul Lester is a historical account that tells the story of the devastating hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas in 1900. The author paints a vivid picture of the storm's sudden arrival and the widespread destruction it caused, detailing the immense loss of life and property. The narrative weaves together tales of bravery, immense grief, and selflessness as people struggled to survive. The book opens by establishing the unexpected nature of the catastrophe, revealing the transformation of a vibrant city into a landscape of ruin and loss, highlighting the desperate actions of survivors as the world began to understand the magnitude of what happened and rally to provide aid.

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