Hargrove, Brantley

The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras

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ISBN 13:
9781476796109
author:
Hargrove, Brantley
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
21.1 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Science & Technology, Science,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.40

Description

The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras In the early 2000s, the tornado remained one of the world's greatest mysteries, a monster that ravaged the American heartland thousands of times each year. It was a challenge that had stumped scientists, but one man, Tim Samaras, was determined to change that. With his own unique tools and approach, Samaras pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible, achieving feats that others deemed impossible. As Samaras's ambitions grew, so did the risks. His pursuit of knowledge took him to the edge of life and death, and ultimately, to a face-off against the largest tornado ever recorded. Brantley Hargrove's gripping account of Samaras's life is a thrilling tale of obsession, science, and the natural world. This book is a riveting exploration of the extremes of human endeavour, and the price that can be paid for the pursuit of knowledge.

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