ISBN: 0890845336

At once sobering and thrilling, this illustrated history recounts how, for the past three hundred years, hurricanes have altered lives and landscapes along the Georgia-South Carolina seab… More...

At once sobering and thrilling, this illustrated history recounts how, for the past three hundred years, hurricanes have altered lives and landscapes along the Georgia-South Carolina seaboard. A prime target for the fierce storms that develop in the Atlantic, the region is especially vulnerable because of its shallow, gradually sloping sea floor and low-lying coastline.With an eye on both natural and built environments, Fraser's narrative ranges from the first documented storm in 1686 to recent times in describing how the lowcountry has endured some of the severest effects of wind and water. This chronology of the most notable lowcountry storms is also a useful primer on the basics of hurricane dynamics.Fraser tells how the 800-ton Rising Sun foundered in open water near Charles Town during the hurricane of 1700. About one hundred persons were aboard. All perished. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, he describes the storm surge of an 1804 hurricane that submerged most of Tybee Island and swept over the fort on nearby Cockspur Island, drowning soldiers and civilians. Readers may have their own memories of Hurricanes Andrew, Opal, and Hugo. Although hurricanes frequently lead to significant loss of life, Fraser recounts numerous gripping instances of survival and rescue at sea and ashore.The author smoothly weaves the lowcountry's long social, political, and economic history with firsthand reports and data accumulated by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and At children's,children's books Children's Books, BJU Press<

1990, ISBN: 0890845336

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[EAN: 9780890845332], [PU: Bob Jones Univ Pr, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.], 0890845336 / 0-89084-533-6 KID READER, JUVENILE SUBJECT MATTER FOR TODAY'S ENTHUSIASTIC READERS. STORY IS FRESH AND COMPELLING. IDEAL SCHOOL AGED LIGHTWEIGHT TALES THAT WILL INTRIGUE YOUNG MINDS. CLASSIC CHILDREN'S READER. WITH BRIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS EASY COMPREHENSION. GREAT BOOK YOUR KIDS. POIGNANT COMPELLING, AN READ. AUTHOR A NOTED STORYTELLER. COZY UP TO GOOD BOOK. THIS THE ONE. GIVE IT TRY. WORK OF FICTION, STORY, LITERATURE. AUTHORS ARE STORYTELLER STORYTELLERS. ENJOYABLE READING, SAGA, JOURNEY, ADVENTURE, MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, PAGE TURNING TELLING. PLAY SOME ROMANCE MYSTERY SUSPENSE THRILLER THRILLING LITERARY WRITING KEEP PAGES TURNING. WOVEN WEB MADE STORIES, PLOT LINE, PLOTLINE, HISTORY, EPIC TALE, READING MATERIAL VARIOUS SUBJECTS FICTIONAL READER SIMPLE PLEASURE. NEXT TRIP OR JUST BEDSIDE COMPANION. BOOK, ONE, TRY !! INTERESTING MATERIAL. SELF EDUCATON, STUDY, REVIEW. MUST HAVE THOSE WANTING LEAR READ, KIDS PARTICULAR AREA INTEREST., Paperback : soft cover edition in good to better condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. Or would make a GREAT GIFT for the fan / reader in your life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life.<

ISBN: 9780890845332

JourneyForth. Used - Good. GOOD with average wear to cover, pages and binding. We ship quickly and work hard to earn your confidence. Orders are generally shipped no later than next bus… More...

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