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Zac Davis asked this question about The Storm of the Century: Tragedy, Heroism, Survival, and the Epic True Story of America's Deadliest Natural Disaster: The Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900:
Does this book lend any new insight that Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson didn't cover?
Christine Morrison No. Erick Larson: Isaac's Storm is the definitive narration of the destruction of Galveston, TX. Factual and historical detail is extensive.

A.L.Roker…moreNo. Erick Larson: Isaac's Storm is the definitive narration of the destruction of Galveston, TX. Factual and historical detail is extensive.

A.L.Roker: Storm of the Century, in comparison is weak. It reads as if composed with speed & lack of editing and proofing. There are many errors in grammar and spelling.

Larson is an historian. Roker is a meteorologist. Each is professional in his respective field. Larson is the preferred choice for this subject. (less)
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