• Compelling stories telling how Americans past and
    present have dealt with hurricane disasters. Many
    infamous U.S. hurricanes are discussed.

  •    Unique content and many never before published
    photographs, a valuable collection. Tales of
    significant tropical cyclones dating back to
    Jamestown, tapping 400 years of recorded hurricane
    history.  Short, separate, sections enable busy
    readers a chance to enjoy stories as time and interest
    allows.

  •   Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States is written for
    a general audience and is non-technical. It examines
    the characteristics, patterns, quirks and dangers of
    Mid-Atlantic hurricanes. It discusses lessons learned;
    the challenges ahead. Here, for the first time, is a
    window to the region's  hurricane past and a
    meteorological crystal ball to its future.

  •   The book focuses on Delaware, Maryland, New
    Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as
    Washington, D.C., and the New York City metropolitan
    area, but adjacent states are not neglected. And
    information about storms and stories of universal
    interest make the work appropriate for anyone
    interested in hurricanes of the United States

  • Hardcover with an 8.5 X 11 inch format. 400+ pages.
    200+ black and white photos--an unprecedented
    collection of hurricane damage photographs from the
    Middle Atlantic states. Track maps.


          


 Welcome to Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States, the Web site for historical Mid-Atlantic hurricane
information!

  This is an ongoing initiative to inform about the region's surprising hurricane history. It is an outgrowth of the book,
Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States.

The things done by past hurricanes will be done by future hurricanes. An awareness of hurricane history is critical for
understanding, planning and preparation. Soon, the Mid-Atlantic region will become the nation's "Hurricane Alley."

The following sections are featured:

Mid-Atlantic Hurricanes offers insights into the patterns and characteristics of the region's tropical cyclones. There is
also an article on the hidden danger from hurricane-related rip currents.

Hurricane Listing includes links to Web sites related to hurricanes, as well as a list of topical books.

The Monthly Column is written by Rick Schwartz, author of Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States. The June column
is entitled,"Seven Risky Assumptions Made About Mid-Atlantic Hurricanes." The Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale
is also provided along with enhanced wind damage descriptions for the Mid-Atlantic region.

Each featured state, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, has its own page. Each
page provides a chronological sampling of notable hurricanes in the Middle Atlantic states.

The Press Page offers information for the media, providing perspective on the 2009 hurricane season and significant
anniversaries.
What They're Saying...

The following are book review excerpts:

"(This) is an enjoyable and useful volume, filled with accounts of hurricanes and nor'easters that ravaged the Middle
Atlantic states...  ...For those living and teaching in these states, and anyone interested in comparing storm impacts
from region to region, this is a must-have book." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, April 2008

"The book is abundantly illustrated with an amazing number of black and white photographs, track maps, and rainfall
maps...  ...All in all, this is an enjoyably presented, informative, and useful book. It details in a well-written and
personal manner the historical hurricane activity of a critical region of the United States." Weatherwise Magazine,
May-June 2008 issue

"For anybody who likes to learn about weather and is interested in hurricanes, this is a great book to have," Bob
Ryan, Chief Meteorologist, NBC 4, Washington, D.C.  

"...The wealth of primary sources (photographs, interviews, maps, diaries, letters, and newspaper articles) makes it
a valuable reference work, as well as a fascinating read for weather enthusiasts." Science Books and Films
(reviews) March/April 2008, American Association for the Advancement of Science

"Schwartz is a storyteller, and the accounts of specific events are told in a lively and compelling manner. The value
of this book lies in its ability to inspire readers with no background in the subject to become interested in how these
natural disasters have affected a portion of the East Coast.  ... Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.  
Choice Magazine, April 2008

"The book first appeared on store shelves late last summer but is a must-read for weather watchers now that
another hurricane season is upon us.  ... From now on, it will be a well-used reference work in my library." Donnie
Johnston, The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va.  August 2008
To order Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States:

Send a check or money order for $25.95, postpaid.
(Internet Special-- The regular price is $32.95.) Virginia
residents add $1.00 sales tax.
Make checks payable to Blue Diamond Books. Mail to:
6516 China Grove Ct., Alexandria, VA 22310
Or pay by credit or debit card through PayPal.
 Let your community know about Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States! As of June 2009,
about 400 books have been obtained by libraries. Some of the many distinguished libraries
that have purchased a copy include: The Library of Congress, the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), Cornell University, Princeton University, the National Hurricane Center and
the NOAA central library. Why not yours?      (ISBN 978-0-9786280-0-0)
June  2009
Press inquiries are welcome. Visit the publisher
Web site, www.bluediamondbooks.com to read
an author interview. Contact the author by e-mail:
ricschwartz@msn.com.

      Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States is the
first book-length reference that examines this region's
surprisingly violent hurricane history. It features: