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Other titles in the Disasters series:Texas Disasters: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival (Disasters)by Mike Cox
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Its only human to be fascinated by disasters—and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. Mike Cox takes you back to Texass most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the Lone Star State forever. The nineteen true stories in Texas Disasters are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected and to respect the powerful, often deadly forces of nature. Experience the drama of: A Spanish fleet stranded off the coast of South Padre Island in 1554 The 1867 Yellow Fever epidemic, so widespread some towns never recovered The Galveston hurricane of 1900, the nations worst until Katrina in 2005 A1912 railroad boiler disaster, the worst in U.S. history The SS Marine Sulphur Queens mysterious disappearance in 1963 About the AuthorMike Cox is the author of twelve books on Texas history and other subjects. He spent fifteen years with the Texas Department of Public Safety as a public information officer and previously was a newspaper reporter. He is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters and lives in Austin, Texas. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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