Description

A colossal storm, personified as Maria, unleashes its fury upon California, beginning its destructive path along the Pacific coast. As it surges inland, the storm intensifies dramatically, transforming into a monstrous blizzard that buries the Sierra Nevada mountains under twenty feet of snow. This epic narrative explores the raw power of nature and humanity's struggle for survival against overwhelming elemental forces. Stewart masterfully depicts the relentless battle against the elements, highlighting themes of resilience, adaptation, and the profound impact of weather on human lives and landscapes.

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paperback

NYRB Classics

Published Aug 17, 2021

304 pages

ISBN: 9781681375182

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Details

First Published

1941

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Storm by George R. Stewart.

War/Trauma