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_aGodbey, Allen Howard, _d1864-1948 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGreat Disasters and Horrors in the World's History |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-02-18 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Great Disasters and Horrors in the World's History" by Allen Howard Godbey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work compiles significant calamities that have afflicted humanity across different eras, both on land and at sea, presenting a vivid portrayal of disasters such as tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. This book aims to explore not only the events themselves but also the principles governing these natural calamities, emphasizing human responses and heroism in the face of adversity. The opening of this account sets the tone for the exploration of natural disasters, beginning with a deep dive into the myths and personifications associated with winds in ancient cultures. Godbey reflects on how human understanding has transformed from mystical interpretations to a more scientific grasp of atmospheric phenomena. The author aims to illustrate the laws of nature that govern storms and earthquakes while intertwining thrilling narratives of previous calamities. Through this introduction, readers are prepared for a robust examination of not only the horrors wrought by nature but also the indomitable spirit of humanity that shines through in the aftermath of such events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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