The Sunshine State has an exceptionally stormy past. Vulnerable to storms that arise in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, Florida has been hit by far more hurricanes than any other state.
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Florida's 1300-mile coastline is both a blessing and a curse; each summer it brings pleasure to millions of beach visitors but trepidation to insurance companies and disaster-preparedness officers. This fascinating and disturbing account of punishing encounters with hurricanes?which hit Florida more frequently than any other state?covers four and a half centuries of Florida history. Barnes (North Carolina's Hurricane History, Univ. of North Carolina, 1995) begins by explaining the meteorology of hurricanes, the development of tracking and forecasting, and the tradition of naming individual storms. The bulk of his narrative, however, details the history and impact of more than 100 major storms. Heavily illustrated, the book bears graphic witness to the havoc wreaked by winds topping 200 miles per hour and storm surges reaching 20 feet above sea level. John M. Williams and Iver W. Duedall's Florida Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (Univ. of Florida, 1997) is similar but considerably less detailed, while Roger A. Pielke Sr.'s Hurricanes: Their Natures and Impacts on Society (Wiley, 1997) is directed toward specialists. Essential for meteorology collections and all Florida libraries; recommended for scholars and general readers nationwide.?Kathleen Arsenault, Univ. of South Florida at St. Petersburg Lib.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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"A comprehensive and useful history of hurricanes in Florida. . . . The best general history on hurricanes and their impact on the Sunshine state."
— Tampa Bay History
"The book does not just focus on the events of the past, but also looks toward the future, discussing the serious threat that hurricanes continue to pose."
— Weatherwise
"[A] wealth of information."
— Choice
"Jay Barnes offers an informative look at Florida's hurricane history."
— Natural Hazards Observer
"[In] Florida's Hurricane History, the stormy past of the Sunshine State rises above mere statistics."
-- Tampa Bay Magazine
"Meticulously researched and compiled into a fascinating narrative. . . . I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a historical perspective of Florida's complex relationship with the tropical cyclone."
— American Meteorological Society
Rises above mere statistics, using personal accounts and striking pictures to bring the state's countless encounters with tragedy to life.
— Tampa Bay History
"The book does not just focus on the events of the past, but also looks toward the future, discussing the serious threat that hurricanes continue to pose."
— Weatherwise
"[A] wealth of information."
— Choice
"Jay Barnes offers an informative look at Florida's hurricane history."
— Natural Hazards Observer
"[In] Florida's Hurricane History, the stormy past of the Sunshine State rises above mere statistics."
-- Tampa Bay Magazine
"Meticulously researched and compiled into a fascinating narrative. . . . I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a historical perspective of Florida's complex relationship with the tropical cyclone."
— American Meteorological Society
Rises above mere statistics, using personal accounts and striking pictures to bring the state's countless encounters with tragedy to life.
Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
The most comprehensive collection of Florida hurricane photographs ever assembled.
Ft. Lauderdale El Heraldo
Absolutely riveting.
Naples Daily News
The best and most comprehensive book on hurricane history for Florida I have seen.
Weather Watchers Online
Required reading for everyone in Florida.
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Jay Barnes, a lifelong resident of the North Carolina coast, is a regular contributor to a variety of popular regional magazines and is author of several books on hurricanes, including North Carolina's Hurricane History (third edition), Florida's Hurricane History (second edition), and Faces From the Flood: Hurricane Floyd Remembered, co-authored with former State Treasurer Richard Moore (all from UNC Press). His latest work is Hurricane Hazel in the Carolinas (Arcadia Publishing). As a hurricane historian, he lectures widely on U.S. hurricanes, and has appeared in various productions for The Weather Channel, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, The History Channel, MSNBC, The NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio, and others. Barnes lives in Pine Knoll Shores, N.C.
He is Director of Development for the North Carolina Aquarium Society. He has worked with the NC Aquariums since 1980, and was Director of the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for more than twenty years. He is a graduate of N.C. State University's College of Design, and holds a master's degree in advertising from Syracuse University.
Jay Barnes can be scheduled for lectures and presentations on hurricane history. His presentations can be customized to focus on particular regions, hurricanes or hurricane-related topics. For inquiries, contact jtbarnes@ec.rr.com.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Finally, a comprehensive collection of Florida storms.,
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This review is from: Florida's Hurricane History (Paperback)
Great photos, and all the detail you could ever want on Florida hurricanes. The survival stories are frightening! All the weather data is there. It's a great resource for us hurricane junkies!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Resource On Florida Hurricanes,
By Buddy and Ellen (Miami, Fla) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Florida's Hurricane History (Paperback)
What a great book. We've enjoyed the stories of the memorable storms like Donna, Andrew, and Opal and the effect theyve had on generations of Florida residents. The 1926 Miami and 1928 Okeechobee are well covered. Also very interesting reading on those storms we've never heard of. The photographs are stunning-and frightening. Its organized well, and the reading is not too technical. It stays on our coffee table.
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A Fascinating Read,
By Sarah Mankowski "Sarah Mankowski" (FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Florida's Hurricane History (Paperback)
My earliest memory was Hurricane Donna, and I have been intrigued by hurricanes ever since. This book offers a considerable amount of historical data along with fascinating accounts. Highly recommended to anybody who would like to learn more about the history of hurricanes in Florida.
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