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  • Hurricane Camille

    Monster Storm of the Gulf Coast

    de Philip D. Hearn ...
    On August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille roared out of the Gulf of Mexico and smashed into Mississippi's twenty-six miles of coastline. Winds were clocked at more than 200 miles per hour, tidal waves surged to nearly 35 feet, and the barometric pressure of 26.85 inches neared an all-time low. Survivors of the killer storm date events as BC and AC--Before Camille and After Camille.The history of ... Leer más

    $20.99 USD

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  • The Great Deluge

    Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast

    de Douglas Brinkley ...

    $13.99 USD

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • The Gulf

    The Making of An American Sea

    de Jack E. Davis ...
    Winner • Pulitzer Prize for HistoryWinner • Kirkus Prize for NonfictionFinalist • National Book Critics Circle Award (Nonfiction)A New York Times Notable Book of the YearNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Washington Post, NPR, Library Journal, and gCaptainBooklist Editors’ Choice (History)Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceIn this “cri de coeur abou... ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • A Furious Sky

    The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes

    de Eric Jay Dolin ...
    Washington Post • 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020Finalist • Kirkus Prize for NonfictionKirkus Reviews • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020Library Journal • Best Science & Technology Books of 2020Booklist • 10 Top Sci-Tech Books of 2020New York Times Book Review • Editor's ChoiceWith A Furious Sky, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America itself ... ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Category 5

    The Story of Camille, Lessons Unlearned from America's Most Violent Hurricane

    de Judith A. Howard, Prof. Ernest Zebrowski Jr. ...
    ". . . the authors sound a pessimistic note about society's short-term memory in their sobering, able history of Camille" --Booklist"This highly readable account aimed at a general audience excels at telling the plight of the victims and how local political authorities reacted. The saddest lesson is how little the public and the government learned from Camille. Highly recommended for all public ... Leer más

    $16.99 USD

  • Path of Destruction

    The Devastation of New Orleans and the Coming Age of Superstorms

    de Mark Schleifstein, John McQuaid ...
    At 5:02 A.M. on August 29, 2005, Power Went Out in the Superdome. Not long after, wind ripped giant white rubber sheets off the roof and sent huge shards of debris flying toward Uptown. Rivulets of rainwater began finding their way down through the ceiling, dripping and pouring into the stands, the mezzanine, and the football field. Without ventilation, the air began to get gamy with the smell of ... Leer más

    $14.39 USD

  • Hidden History of Nashville

    The Best Stories From The Tennessean's Weekly Column "Learn Nashville"

    de George R Zepp ...
    Series series Hidden History
    This collection uncovers the fascinating past of Tennessee's legendary Music City from true tall tales to larger than life characters and much more.Perched on the banks of the Cumberland River, Nashville is best known for its role in the civil rights movement, world-class education and, of course, country music. In this unique collection of columns written for The Tennessean, journalist and ... Leer más

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  • Liars and Legends

    The Weirdest, Strangest, and Most Interesting Stories from the South

    de Emily Ellison ...
    Everyone loves a good story. And Liars and Legends contains 40 of the South's most interesting and . . . well . . . just plain curious stories. This book grows out of the popular Turner South television show, Liars and Legends and will be promoted on the show. George Lindsey, who just began as host of the show, will be available for promotion as well. Attractively designed in a square format, each ... Leer más

    $6.99 USD

  • Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche

    Brief Stories of How Black People Lived, Worked, and Succeeded During Challenging Times

    de Curtis J. Johnson ...
    This book describes experiences of Black people who lived throughout the Mississippi RiverBayou Lafourche Region of South Louisiana during the period 18751975. These writings cover four parishes (counties) including Saint James, Ascension, Assumption and Lafourche. This area of Louisiana is steeped in American history, beginning in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. The regions uniqueness is ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD

  • The Seafood Capital of the World

    Biloxi's Maritime History

    de Edmond Boudreaux ...
    Discover more about Biloxi's proud history as a maritime marvel and leader in America's seafood industry.Predating even colonial America, Biloxi was established for its welcoming gulf shore both a home for traders and a beacon for explorers of the mainland. Geography made Biloxi a historic maritime hub of trade and travel; the seafood industry made it a vibrant, thriving community. Thanks to the ... Leer más

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  • Hurricane Hazel in the Carolinas

    de Jay Barnes ...
    Series series Images of America
    Hurricane Hazel swept the U.S. Eastern Seaboard in mid-October 1954, eventually landing in the record books as one of the most deadly and enduring hurricanes. After punishing Haiti with mudslides that killed hundreds, Hazel edged northward, striking the Carolina coast as a ferocious category four. Landfall occurred near the South Carolina�North Carolina border, where a massive surge washed over ... Leer más

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  • Lake Ponchartrain Plane Crashes

    de Robert Grey Reynolds ...
    Lake Pontchartrain is a saltwater lake in southeast Louisiana that is approximately 30 miles from end to end. My e-book looks at plane crashes that have occurred in the lake from 1949-2014. The majority of the crashes I have researched are small planes but there are several that I have included of a large size. One of these was an Eastern Air Lines DC-8 and the other was a B-25 Bomber. Only the DC ... Leer más

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