Sound And Fury: A History Of Kansas Tornadoes, 1854-2008
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (691 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1441460209 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 422 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Must-Read" according to PM. I ordered this book after I came across the author's website while researching a tornado account; this volume is a must have for tornado enthusiasts and anyone interested in meteorology or tornadoes; it's engrossing and a book that I will keep referring to for years.. Tornadoes lover history book. mara engelbert I grew up loving tornadoes and storms. Living in Kansas my entire life I have encountered several tornadoes but the mystery never gets old. This book reminds me of my history and adds to my curiosity. I highly recommended reading this book.. It provided a review of the storm that took the It provided a review of the storm that took the lives of my Grand Mother, Grand Father, an aunt, and an uncle. Thank you for this accounting.Professor Arthur L. WhiteThe Ohio State University
The movie, the Wizard of Oz, has not helped the state's image of wild weather in the heart of tornado alley and the subsequent widespread death and destruction. Over a hundred of the best-known tornado events are documented here, including the famous Irving tornado of 1879; the Udall tornado that killed dozens of residents while they were sleeping; the first $100,000,000 tornado-the Topeka tornado-of 1966; and recently, the famous Greensburg tornado which wiped out the entire community in 2007. When readers think of the destructive nature of tornadoes, they often think of Kansas. Sound and Fury is four hundred pages of stories with over a hundred illustrations and maps of significant tornado paths.. The Sunflower State has certainly earned the nickname, "The Cyclone State," on and off since territorial times. Now, Sound and Fury provides a comprehensive look at the many tornadoes that visited Kansas
About the Author Daniel C Fitzgerald is a historian most famous for his six-volume Ghost Towns of Kansas series. His work has expanded into several other projects, including a rock album by the band Kansas and several videos. This is the author's eighth full-length book. His first book, Ghost Towns of Kansas Volume One, was published in 1976 when the author was 17. Fitzgerald is currently a corporate trainer in Palm Harbor, Florida. . Sound and Fury is the culmination of ten years work and thousands of hours of research. Fitzgerald has won several awards for his writing, including three news emmies
Fitzgerald is currently a corporate trainer in Palm Harbor, Florida. Daniel C Fitzgerald is a historian most famous for his six-volume Ghost Towns of Kansas series. Fitzgerald has won several awards for his writing, including three news emmies. This is the author's eighth full-length book. His first book, Ghost Tow