Isaac's Storm

In "The Devil in the White City" author Erik Larson presents a gripping true account of the devastating Galveston hurricane of 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in American history. Following the day’s seemingly calm beginnings, meteorologist Isaac Cline and the townspeople are caught off guard as a catastrophic hurricane engulfs the area, resulting in over six thousand fatalities. Through Cline's personal correspondence and survivor testimonies, Larson meticulously explores the heroism and tragic miscalculations that unfolded amidst the turmoil of this monumental storm.