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The Great Galveston Disaster / Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of Death; Terrible Sufferings of the Survivors; Vandals Plundering Bodies of the Dead; Wonderful Exhibitions of Popular Sympathy; Millions of Dollars Sent for the Relief of the Stricken Sufferers cover

The Great Galveston Disaster / Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of Death; Terrible Sufferings of the Survivors; Vandals Plundering Bodies of the Dead; Wonderful Exhibitions of Popular Sympathy; Millions of Dollars Sent for the Relief of the Stricken Sufferers

By Paul Lester
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A vivid, eyewitness-driven account of a catastrophic coastal hurricane that overwhelmed an island city, describing the storm’s approach, sudden wind shifts, and the tidal surge that inundated streets and swept away buildings and inhabitants. Survivors relate frantic escapes, daring rescues, and chaotic aftermaths marked by mass casualties, looting of bodies, burials at sea and on shore, and widespread suffering. The narrative documents emergency relief, government and public aid, and examples of courage and solidarity, and is supplemented by contemporary reports and photographs that record the destruction and the immediate efforts to recover and rebuild.

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Paul Lester

Paul Lester is an author best known for his detailed account of the catastrophic 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas, in his work "The Great Galveston Disaster." This book provides a vivid and harrowing narrative of the calamity, capturing the immense destruction and loss of life that ensued. Through his writing, Lester not only chronicles the physical devastation but also highlights the human experiences of heroism, panic, and suffering during this tragic event. His work contributes to the historical understanding of one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history.

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