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Galveston and the 1900 Storm : Catastrophe and Catalyst Mass Mark Ex-library
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“Weeded from an academic library, never circulated.”
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Weeded from an academic library, never circulated.”
- Type
- pictorial history
- Publication Name
- University of Texas Press
- Era
- 1900s
- Special Attributes
- EX-LIBRARY
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Ex-Library, Illustrated
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- ISBN
- 9780292708846
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Texas Press
ISBN-10
029270884X
ISBN-13
9780292708846
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038269351
Product Key Features
Book Title
Galveston and the 1900 Storm : Catastrophe and Catalyst
Number of Pages
190 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Topic
United States / State & Local / General, Natural Disasters, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, History
Format
Mass Market
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
10 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-087876
Table Of Content
Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction: "A place of unique, sensual beauty" Chapter One. "A thousand little devils, shrieking and whistling": September 8, 1900 Chapter Two. "You brave people of Galveston": From Wreckage to Recovery Chapter Three. "Everything that mortal men can do": Protecting Galveston Island Chapter Four. "To attain that superior success": Recovery and Growth Conclusion: "I will never forget those days" Bibliographical Essay Index
Synopsis
Runner-up, Spur Award for Best Western Nonfiction--Contemporary, Western Writers Of America, 2001 The Galveston storm of 1900 reduced a cosmopolitan and economically vibrant city to a wreckage-strewn wasteland where survivors struggled without shelter, power, potable water, or even the means to summon help. At least 6,000 of the city's 38,000 residents died in the hurricane. Many observers predicted that Galveston would never recover and urged that the island be abandoned. Instead, the citizens of Galveston seized the opportunity, not just to rebuild, but to reinvent the city in a thoughtful, intentional way that reformed its government, gave women a larger role in its public life, and made it less vulnerable to future storms and flooding. This extensively illustrated history tells the full story of the 1900 Storm and its long-term effects. The authors draw on survivors' accounts to vividly recreate the storm and its aftermath. They describe the work of local relief agencies, aided by Clara Barton and the American Red Cross, and show how their short-term efforts grew into lasting reforms. At the same time, the authors reveal that not all Galvestonians benefited from the city's rebirth, as African Americans found themselves increasingly shut out from civic participation by Jim Crow segregation laws. As the centennial of the 1900 Storm prompts remembrance and reassessment, this complete account will be essential and fascinating reading for all who seek to understand Galveston's destruction and rebirth., This extensively illustrated history tells the full story of the 1900 Storm and its long-term effects.
LC Classification Number
F394.G2B59 2000
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Seller feedback (1,309)
- o***7 (297)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseQuick shipping thanks!
- m***m (11)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseQuality is good, condition is as described and well worth the price. Looks great as well, previously belonging to a library adds to the charm for me since this is for a personal collection. If given the opportunity I would love to buy from this seller again, arrived very quickly as well. All pages are in great condition and spine is well intact with no separation. Color has not degraded and any tape used didn't leave any residue on the hardcover. Appreciate the great service provided by seller!!
- 7***2 (891)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseLovely book about my ancestral homeland from a descendant of le grand derangement. Careful packing. Prompt shipping. Thank you.