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Galveston and the 1900 Storm Paperback – August 1, 2000

by Patricia Bellis Bixel (Author), Elizabeth Hayes Turner (Author)

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The Galveston storm of 1900 reduced a cosmopolitan and economically vibrant city to a wreckage-strewn wasteland where survivors struggled without shelter, power, potable water, or even the means to summon help. At least 6,000 of the city's 38,000 residents died in the hurricane. Many observers predicted that Galveston would never recover and urged that the island be abandoned. Instead, the citizens of Galveston seized the opportunity, not just to rebuild, but to reinvent the city in a thoughtful, intentional way that reformed its government, gave women a larger role in its public life, and made it less vulnerable to future storms and flooding. This extensively illustrated history tells the full story of the 1900 Storm and its long-term effects. The authors draw on survivors' accounts to vividly recreate the storm and its aftermath. They describe the work of local relief agencies, aided by Clara Barton and the American Red Cross, and show how their short-term efforts grew into lasting reforms. At the same time, the authors reveal that not all Galvestonians benefited from the city's rebirth, as African Americans found themselves increasingly shut out from civic participation by Jim Crow segregation laws. As the centennial of the 1900 Storm prompts remembrance and reassessment, this complete account will be essential and fascinating reading for all who seek to understand Galveston's destruction and rebirth.

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190 pages
Language

English
Publisher

University of Texas Press
Publication date

August 1, 2000
Dimensions

10 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

029270884X
ISBN-13

978-0292708846
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Along with a riveting narrative of the hurricane that smashed Galveston, TX, in 1900 (killing at least 6000 out of 38,000 residents) and the heroic relief efforts afterward, readers will find absorbing the accounts of Galvestonians rebuilding their city, reshaping gender and race relations, altering the environment, and instituting the nation's first commission form of city government. Professional historians Bixel (assistant editor, Journal of Southern History) and Turner (history, Univ. of Houston, Downtown) skillfully show how the hurricane forced changes in the city's civic cultureDunfortunately allowing Jim Crow modifications of segregation policy as well as economic boosterism and Progressive Era reforms. Written for both the lay reader and historian, this readable and well-illustrated book tells an interesting story of what people did before, during, and after the storm and shows how much Galveston represented urban America between 1890 and 1920. Academic and public librarians should purchase.DCharles L. Lumpkins, Pennsylvania State Univ., State College
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Patricia Bellis Bixel is a professional historian and assistant editor of the Journal of Southern History at Rice University. Elizabeth Hayes Turner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Texas Press (August 1, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 029270884X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0292708846
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

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Foghlaimeoir

Tragic destruction, but inspiring recovery with unexpected drama

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2016

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The photos are extraordinary and bring home the devastation and the survivors' efforts to restore the city. But I especially appreciated the narrative text -- the author clearly presents the disaster and destruction through the survivors' stories but also presents a fascinating picture of Galveston's people, the different viewpoints, tensions, and struggles as they worked to bring back the city. I didn't expect that story but it is a compelling one -- how changed in unexpected ways the new Galveston became. The leadership and efforts of local women were essential and the discussion of racial tensions of the time also played a part. Very readable history of a terrible time but also an inspiring aftermath. Highly recommend!

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A beautiful book covering a sad situation

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017

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A beautiful book covering a sad situation. A horrible disaster...filled with lots of pictures and history. Another good book covering the Galveston Storm is Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson. I had purchased it on a trip to Galveston Island (TX).

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but have enjoyed the

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018

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I haven't read the book yet, but have enjoyed the photos

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Poor packaging

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020

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I love the book but the corners were bent because of poor packaging

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Pauline

Exceptional Read

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015

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Heartbreaking story of the Galveston hurricane and flood. Devastating and emotional, many, many lives lost.

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Jennifer Nickels

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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017

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Thank you

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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015

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Lots of good information

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excellent

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013

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Very historical and well-written, unfortunately, I did not have enough time to read it in its entirety. A very detail oriented book.

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Jacky

Brilliant book with great photographs

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2015

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After visiting Galveston last month and hearing/seeing a brief history of the Great Storm, it piqued my interest. This book has some great photographs, and good description, (not too heavy) of the terrible tragedy that occurred back in 1900. Very pleased with my purchase.

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