September 05, 2003

Flights of conflict Here are two books about flying antique airplanes coast to coast: Both are written by sensitive and intelligent individuals. One I couldn’t put down. The other I can’t bring myself to pick up again, having read the first two chapters....
Posted by Greg Stone at 08:56 AM
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June 28, 2003

A man, a storm, a book "Isaac’s Storm" - the devastating hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas in 1900 - is the most fascinating book I have ever read about a weather event. Perhaps that's because it is not about the event, per se, but about the entire mix of science, sociology, history, politics, humanity and the incredible hubris of the times.
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June 03, 2003

Brief, surpringly comprehensive, and nicely done I really like this book! I bought it for Bren on a whim one day when I was shopping for birthday presents at Partners Village Store in Westport, but when I bought it I didn't know what a gem it...
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