Galveston (1879)

Galveston (1879) is a historical non-fiction book written by Quincy Adams Gillmore that recounts the devastating hurricane that hit the city of Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the hurricane, the destruction it caused, and the aftermath of the disaster. Gillmore describes the city's lack of preparedness for the storm, the efforts of local citizens to survive and rebuild, and the impact the hurricane had on the region's economy and infrastructure. The author also explores the political and social implications of the disaster, including the role of race and class in the city's recovery efforts. Through vivid storytelling and extensive research, Gillmore offers a compelling and informative narrative 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.