A vivid saga of courage, sacrifice and survival, Bold Forecast brings home the power of Nature – and the power of ordinary people in the face of epic catastrophe. When 1972’s Hurricane Agnes roared up America’s east coast, it brought the most rain and wreaked the worst damage in U.S. history up to that time. The scope of the Agnes floods remains the widest ever, bringing death and destruction across twelve states.• In upstate New York, the mayor assured his nervous citizens they were safe behind the levees, unaware of the incredible deluge hammering the river’s headwaters. The fire chief was the first to die. • In Pennsylvania, ten thousand youth stood with grizzled miners in a frantic effort to buttress their city’s groaning floodwalls. “Thank God for the hippies,” marveled conservative elders. • In Maryland, imminent collapse of the biggest dam in the Eastern U.S. threatened to wipe the cities below from the map. Engineers prepared to blow the dam open to relieve the pressure. Through it all, readers look over the shoulders of scientists at the little-known River Forecast Center, who struggled to predict the path of disaster as their equipment washed away around them. Founded on meticulous research, Bold Forecast is the first beginning-to-end telling of this timeless tale of Man vs. Nature.
✔ Author(s): Gary Letcher,Dr. Greg Forbes
✔ Title: Bold Forecast: The Hurricane Agnes Deluge
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (35 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0B191YXLD
✔ ISBN-13: 978B0B191YXL3
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Bold Forecast by Gary Letcher
Lucy Garraway
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Kara Snyder
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
Violet Tyler
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
