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This informative and engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Hurricane historian Jay Barnes offers an illuminating and compelling account of the Carolinas’ most recent storm disasters, Matthew and Florence, as well as thirteen other memorable hurricanes in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States, including Hazel, Hugo, Fran, and Floyd. In Barnes’s hands, the examination of these powerful tropical cyclones leads to a broader view of the history of the Carolinas, revealing not only their terrifying and deadly consequences but also the perseverance of the region’s people in the face of such extraordinary disasters.
In recounting the rich hurricane history of the Carolinas, from the mountains to the coast, Barnes urges readers to consider the storms to come and profiles how a warming planet and rising seas will affect future Carolina hurricanes.
Editions of Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469666303
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469667461
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890861672
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This informative and engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Hurricane historian Jay Barnes offers an illuminating and compelling account of the Carolinas’ most recent storm disasters, Matthew and Florence, as well as thirteen other memorable hurricanes in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States, including Hazel, Hugo, Fran, and Floyd. In Barnes’s hands, the examination of these powerful tropical cyclones leads to a broader view of the history of the Carolinas, revealing not only their terrifying and deadly consequences but also the perseverance of the region’s people in the face of such extraordinary disasters.
In recounting the rich hurricane history of the Carolinas, from the mountains to the coast, Barnes urges readers to consider the storms to come and profiles how a warming planet and rising seas will affect future Carolina hurricanes.
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What is Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas about?
This informative and engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Hurricane historian Jay Barnes offers an illuminating and compelling account of the Carolinas’ most recent storm disasters, Matthew and Florence, as well as thirteen other memorable hurricanes in the Tar Heel and Palmetto States, including Hazel, Hugo, Fran, and Floyd. In Barnes’s hands, the examination of these powerful tropical cyclones leads to a broader view of the history of the Carolinas, revealing not only their terrifying and deadly consequences but also the perseverance of the region’s people in the face of such extraordinary disasters.
In recounting the rich hurricane history of the Carolinas, from the mountains to the coast, Barnes urges readers to consider the storms to come and profiles how a warming planet and rising seas will affect future Carolina hurricanes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Natural disasters
Where can I read a sample of Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas?
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How long is Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas and how many pages does it have?
Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas has 384 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas?
Jay Barnes
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Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469666303) and ebook(ISBN 9781469667461) and pdf(ISBN 9798890861672)
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