The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror by John Coulter

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Editor Coulter, John
Title The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror
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Summary "The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror" by John Coulter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative captures the events surrounding the catastrophic hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900, resulting in immense loss of life and destruction. The book provides firsthand accounts from survivors, detailing their horrific experiences during the disaster, as well as the aftermath that saw looting and an overwhelming humanitarian crisis. The opening of the work sets a grim tone, immediately immersing readers in the terror faced by the residents of Galveston as they confront an unstoppable hurricane. Various perspectives are shared, including the chaos that ensued as people sought refuge and the heart-wrenching losses they endured. It also conveys the societal breakdown in the wake of the disaster, with looters taking advantage of the situation while the city grappled with the immense scale of death and destruction that left it unrecognizable. The preface emphasizes the meticulous effort taken to document the tragedy, ensuring it remains a reliable account of one of America's deadliest natural disasters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Subject Galveston (Tex.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject Hurricanes -- Texas -- Galveston -- History -- 20th century
Subject Floods -- Texas -- Galveston -- History -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 34304
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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