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Saltwater and Driftwood: A Historical Novel
Author: Anna J Walner
Narrator: Amanda Stribling
Unabridged: 6 hr 7 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 09/19/2022
Genre: Children & Young Adults Fiction - Nature & The Natural World - Weather
Synopsis
The saga of The Great Storm in Galveston, Texas in 1900 comes to life once more.
"A well-drawn tale of one of America's worst natural disasters." - Publisher's Weekly
A Texas Monthly MUST READ!
The year is 1900, Galveston flourishes in the Gilded Age. It hails as the pride of Texas exports.
On the morning of September 8th, 1900, the hopes and dreams of Galvestonians will come to a tragic halt. In a time before storms were named, The Great Storm of Galveston, Texas has all but become a legend.
Through the eyes of Clara and the Gladys family, the past comes alive with love and hope, sorrow and tragedy. A historical novel that encompasses the scope of the storm, and the people affected by it.
A chilling re-telling of the day when mother nature would bring an island to the floor of the Gulf waters. A triumph of human spirit, and a testament to the great people who rose up amidst tragedy to rebuild against all odds.
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