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The Wyoming Blizzard of 1949 - (Disaster) by  James C Fuller (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Wyoming Blizzard of 1949 - (Disaster) by James C Fuller (Paperback)

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  • Snow, wind and frigid temperatures devastated parts of Wyoming and neighboring states in 1949.
  • About the Author: An air force veteran with a bachelor of science degree in history from Drury University and a master of arts degree in American history from American Military University, James turned his passion for Wyoming history into a business in June 2014: Discovering History and Heritage LLC.
  • 176 Pages
  • History, United States
  • Series Name: Disaster

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"Snow, wind and frigid temperatures devastated parts of Wyoming and neighboring states in 1949. For nearly two months, towns and ranches were marooned by enormous drifts, some reportedly eighty feet tall. The storm stranded hundreds of motorists on the highways and stalled nearly two dozen trains at depots throughout the state. Communities pulled together to assist not only their neighbors but also anyone unable to escape the snowstorm. The deaths of motorists and livestock weighed heavily on the minds of Americans as news spread nationwide. Author and historian James Fuller recounts these harrowing stories of tenacity and fortitude"--



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Snow, wind and frigid temperatures devastated parts of Wyoming and neighboring states in 1949. For nearly two months, towns and ranches were marooned by enormous drifts, some reportedly eighty feet tall. The storm stranded hundreds of motorists on the highways and stalled nearly two dozen trains at depots throughout the state. Communities pulled together to assist not only their neighbors but also anyone unable to escape the snowstorm. The deaths of motorists and livestock weighed heavily on the minds of Americans as news spread nationwide. Author and historian James Fuller recounts these harrowing stories of tenacity and fortitude.



About the Author



An air force veteran with a bachelor of science degree in history from Drury University and a master of arts degree in American history from American Military University, James turned his passion for Wyoming history into a business in June 2014: Discovering History and Heritage LLC. James provided all the historical research for the Wyoming PBS documentary Storm of the Century: Blizzard of '49. That documentary was nominated for a Rocky Mountain Region Emmy Award and went on to gain national recognition with PBS.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .88 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: Disaster
Publisher: History Press
Format: Paperback
Author: James C Fuller
Language: English
Street Date: July 16, 2018
TCIN: 81774571
UPC: 9781625859358
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-6136
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is the central event discussed in the book?

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is James C. Fuller, an air force veteran and historian with a background in American history.

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Q: What type of stories does the author share in the book?

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  • A: The author recounts stories of tenacity and community support during the catastrophic snowstorm.

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