The Forgotten Storm The Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925,9781592283125

The Forgotten Storm The Great Tri-State Tornado of 1925

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ISBN13: 9781592283125
ISBN10: 1592283128
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-06-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary

The amazing true story of the deadliest tornado in American history, as told by a survivor.

Author Biography

Wallace E. Akin was for many years a professor of geography at Drake University. He received a research Fulbright in 1961 at the University of Copenhagen and has traveled widely, studying climate and related human activities. He is the author of several academic books that include material on weather and climate.

Table of Contents

Lists of Maps and Figures
viii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Without Warning
1(8)
Nature Sets the Stage
9(14)
Touchdown in Missouri
23(14)
The Crossover into Illinois
37(16)
Murphysboro
53(20)
De Soto
73(12)
West Frankfort
85(16)
Parrish and Eastern Illinois
101(10)
Indiana
111(12)
The Aftermath
123(12)
Other Great Tornadoes
135(16)
Notes and References 151(8)
Further Reading 159(2)
Bibliography 161(5)
Index 166

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