Galveston (1879)

Galveston (1879) is a historical non-fiction book written by Quincy Adams Gillmore. The book explores the devastating hurricane that struck the city of Galveston, Texas, in 1900, which resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and caused widespread destruction. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the hurricane, the impact of the storm on the city, and the aftermath of the disaster. Gillmore also delves into the political and social context of the time, discussing the city's infrastructure, the role of the media in reporting the disaster, and the response of the government and relief organizations. The book is a gripping and informative read, providing a comprehensive understanding of one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.