Synopses & Reviews
Florida has been hit by far more hurricanes than any other state. In this updated edition of Florida's Hurricane History, Barnes draws on meteorological research, news reports, first-person accounts, maps, and historical photographs to trace all of the notable hurricanes that have affected the state over the last four-and-a-half centuries, from the early colonial period to the devastating hurricanes of 2004 and 2005Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs and maps, the book is filled with fascinating stories of tragedy and survival.
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Required reading for everyone in Florida.
Choice
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The most comprehensive collection of Florida hurricane photographs ever assembled.
Ft. Lauderdale El Heraldo
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Absolutely riveting.
Naples Daily News
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"A comprehensive and useful history of hurricanes in Florida. . . . The best general history on hurricanes and their impact on the Sunshine state."
Tampa Bay History
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"The book does not just focus on the events of the past, but also looks toward the future, discussing the serious threat that hurricanes continue to pose."
Weatherwise
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"[In]
Florida's Hurricane History, the stormy past of the Sunshine State rises above mere statistics."
-- Tampa Bay Magazine
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"Meticulously researched and compiled into a fascinating narrative. . . . I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a historical perspective of Florida's complex relationship with the tropical cyclone."
American Meteorological Society
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Rises above mere statistics, using personal accounts and striking pictures to bring the state's countless encounters with tragedy to life.
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
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"[A] wealth of information."
Choice
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"Jay Barnes offers an informative look at Florida's hurricane history."
Natural Hazards Observer
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The best and most comprehensive book on hurricane history for Florida I have seen.
Weather Watchers Online
Synopsis
The Sunshine State has an exceptionally stormy past. Vulnerable to storms that arise in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, Florida has been hit by far more hurricanes than any other state.
About the Author
Jay Barnes is director of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pi
Table of Contents
Contents Foreword by Steve Lyons
Introduction
1 Birth of a Hurricane
2 Hurricane Effects
Storm Intensity
Winds
Storm Surge
Rainfall
Tornadoes
Other Factors