Galveston (1879)

Galveston (1879)

Quincy Adams Gillmore

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120285522
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Galveston (1879) is a historical book authored by Quincy Adams Gillmore. The book is a detailed account of the devastating hurricane that hit the city of Galveston, Texas, in 1879. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the hurricane, the impact it had on the city, and the aftermath. Gillmore’s book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the history of Galveston, including its early settlement and development. The second section provides a detailed account of the hurricane, including the weather conditions leading up to it, the destruction it caused, and the rescue and recovery efforts. The third section of the book focuses on the aftermath of the hurricane, including the rebuilding of the city and the lessons learned from the disaster.Throughout the book, Gillmore provides vivid descriptions of the hurricane and its impact on the people of Galveston. He also includes firsthand accounts from survivors and rescue workers, providing a unique perspective on the disaster. Galveston (1879) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Galveston or the impact of natural disasters on communities. It is a well-researched and detailed account of one of the most devastating hurricanes in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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