“Well-researched, well-written, and highly engaging”- National ReviewHere is the dramatic story of the Blizzard of 1888, which caused havoc up and down the East coast of the United States. Award-winning author Mary Cable recreates – in all its human and natural drama – the three-day debacle that began on the night of Sunday, March 11, 1888. We meet the heroes and villains alike as they struggle … they struggle through the mounting snow and icy winds to keep the wheels of civilization from grinding to a halt. The Blizzard of 88 is a moving and dramatic history in the tradition of David McCullough’s classic The Johnstown Flood.
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Interesting story of the March 1888, blizzard that hit the east coast. Unbelievable and miraculous stories of survival and death. The descriptions are vivid and easy to picture. It is hard to believe that so many people were determined to get to work in the face of such fierce winds and snow. It paints a picture of how it was to live in both good times and tragic times. Society and the storm were unforgiving. I highly recommend this book.
When I was growing up I heard of the blizzard of 88 from my grandmother and I always wanted to know more and this book provided the answers of what people went through. Very in depth account.
I am amazed what people had to go threw back then. I love the description of what New York City looked like back then. Love the history.
Amazing storm. Terrible hardships.
Takes the reader back to a time in America where there was a strong work ethic(putting many at peril), Gives us an insight as to how far we have come in modernization and industrialization since the Blizzard of 1888. Very descriptive of the region affected ,i.e. the East coast esp. New York and it’s historical structures. There were many anecdotes retold from those who were there at the time (The Blizzard Men). Showed the ingenuity of the people that coped with such a catastrophic event and the heroism of many. The book was Interspersed with little known facts as to historical characters.
Very descriptive, like I was there in 1888
The book seemed well researched and was interesting to a point but was mostly limited to New York and train travel and ships. I wouldn’t buy it again.
How the people reacted during this storm was nearly unbelievable. They went to work, walked long distances and failed to have adequate clothing. But the book was easy to read and held my interest.
A really interesting book with an account of a true historical happening. It was truthful with out being too graphic. It gave the accounts in such a way that it was hard to put down.
The author had researched the story well and relayed it well. I did not want to stop reading about the event in the history of our nation. I recommend the book for anyone interested in learning about the topic.
Hopefully we here in the north will never have another storm such as the Blizzard of ’88.
Interesting, well-researched book. Very readable, and it was difficult to stop once you start reading. Compelling history.