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The Great Deluge

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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The narrative unfolds during the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, detailing the immediate destruction of Gulf Coast cities and the subsequent storm-surge flooding that submerged countless homes. It highlights the devastating impact of government mismanagement in the aftermath, revealing how human failures compounded the natural disaster's effects. This account captures the complex interplay of nature's fury and societal response, emphasizing the profound human tragedy that ensued beyond the hurricane's winds and waters.

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The Great Deluge, Douglas Brinkley

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2007
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Title
The Great Deluge
Subtitle
Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Language
English
Publisher
HarperCollins
Released
2007
Format
Paperback
Pages
784
ISBN10
0061148490
ISBN13
9780061148491
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Description
The narrative unfolds during the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, detailing the immediate destruction of Gulf Coast cities and the subsequent storm-surge flooding that submerged countless homes. It highlights the devastating impact of government mismanagement in the aftermath, revealing how human failures compounded the natural disaster's effects. This account captures the complex interplay of nature's fury and societal response, emphasizing the profound human tragedy that ensued beyond the hurricane's winds and waters.