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Significant Tornadoes 1880-1989 2 volumes (Volume 1 Discussion and Analysis and Volume 2 A Chronology of Events)

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This book provides both general information on a myriad of tornado related topics and a comprehensive chronological guide of all recorded tornadoes(Fscale,deaths,paths,general descriptions, etc.) There are also many drawings and photos throughout the volume. Numerous lists by state, etc, add to the value of the book. I WAS "BLOWN AWAY" BY THE SCOPE OF THE BOOK!

Wow! What a book! This has every F2 and above tornado in this book! This is one book that is worth the cost and I usually don't read books! I have done tons of research and this book is my #1 place to look!

Wow! What a book! This has every F2 and above tornado in this book! This is one book that is worth the cost and I usually don't read books! I have done tons of research and this book is my #1 place to look!

I know folks that this isn't the Big Green Book but it is a very close second. I just received it in the mail today and am loving it... every page! This is a great reference work on tornadoes and a good substitute while waiting for the Big Book to reprint. I just can't see how anyone could pay 800.00 for the Green book version of Significant Tornadoes! That's plain outrageous! The book is scheduled to reprint sometime in 2008, I think. I own Tom Grazulis' Tornado Video Classics series, Flora's Tornadoes of the United States, many storm chasing books and videos, his Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm and now this two volume set. Tom Grazulis is one of the best authors and really does much to grab the reader's attention. Kudos to Amazon for their quick and great service. The paperback binding is a little weak for a book series of this size but this is not their fault. Any paperback binding requires great care. But I would recommend a hardback version if you can find it or when or if the Big Book reprints or not.Anyway the information in this book I would highly recommend to anyone like myself interested in weather, tornadoes or a career in meteorology.