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American History Tellers — The 1900 Galveston Hurricane | An Absurd Delusion | 1
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The 1900 Galveston Hurricane | An Absurd Delusion | 1

American History Tellers · 1

At the turn of the 20th century, a booming cotton trade had made the Gulf Coast city of Galveston, Texas an economic powerhouse. Located just a few feet above sea level on a narrow barrier island, it was prone to flooding. But in a time before sophisticated weather forecasting, residents failed to grasp the danger…

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