Isaac's Storm - Erik Larson

Isaac's Storm is the story of the 1900 Galveston hurricane and the early days of hurricane prediction. Like the other works by Erik Larson, Isaac's Storm is the non-fiction that reads like a good mystery. Larson seamlessly weaves the facts and figures of the events into a narrative that keeps the reader engaged. Each of the books that I've read by this guy have been peppered with historical surprises, and this one is no exception. Fascinating tidbits about technologies, companies, and individuals that we think we know are revealed in the context of their time.

This isn't my favorite Larson book, but it's still worth your time. Very informative and entertaining.

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