“…I relied on an unpublished report by Jose Fernandez-Partagas, a late-twentieth-century meteorologist who recreated for the National Hurricane Center the tracks of many historical hurricanes, among them the Galveston Hurricane. He was a meticulous researcher given to long hours in the library of the University of Miami, where he died on August 25, 1997, in his favorite couch. He had no money, no family, no friends--only hurricanes. The hurricane center claimed his body, had him cremated, and on August 31, 1998, launched his ashes through the drop-port of a P-3 Orion hurricane hunter into the heart of Hurricane Danielle. His remains entered the atmosphere at 28 N., 74.2 W., about three hundred miles due east of Daytona Beach.”
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Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
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Erik Larson
Erik Larson is an American journalist known for his in-depth historical research and engaging narrative style. His works often focus on historical events and individuals, offering readers a deep insight into the past through detailed storytelling and rich details. more
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