The Blizzard of 1888 (book)

"The Blizzard of 1888" is a historical book that details a severe winter storm that struck the northeastern United States in March 1888. It covered an area from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast, dropping heavy snowfall, causing freezing temperatures, and creating dangerous conditions. The storm stranded many travelers, disrupted communication, and caused numerous deaths. The book explores the weather event's impact on communities, the response efforts, and advances in weather prediction that followed. It offers a thorough account of how a powerful natural disaster challenged people at the time and led to improvements in weather forecasting and emergency preparedness.