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Item Details
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NOVEMBER'S FURY
THE DEADLY GREAT LAKES HURRICANE OF 1913 |
| By: |
Michael Schumacher |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£21.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0816687196 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780816687190 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
24 October, 2013 |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Description: |
The ultimate story of man versus nature, November's Fury recounts the dramatic events that unfolded over four days in 1913 when a freshwater hurricane of epic proportions became the deadliest in Great Lakes maritime history. Michael Schumacher brings this violent storm to terrifying life, from its first stirrings through its slow-mounting destructive fury to its profound aftereffects, many still felt today. |
| Synopsis: |
The ultimate story of man versus nature, November's Fury recounts the dramatic events that unfolded over four days in 1913 when a freshwater hurricane of epic proportions became the deadliest in Great Lakes maritime history. Michael Schumacher brings this violent storm to terrifying life, from its first stirrings through its slow-mounting destructive fury to its profound after-effects, many still felt today. |
| Illustrations: |
77 black and white illustrations and 1 map |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
University of Minnesota Press |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Michigan Notable Books 2014 |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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