•        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 many of
    the important 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.


          






The following sections are featured:

  The page, 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.

  A 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 current  
column is entitled,"Hurricane Ida May Signal A Stormy Change." The Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale is also
provided, along with enhanced wind damage descriptions for the Mid-Atlantic states.

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

  The Press Page offers information for the media, providing perspective on the 2009 hurricane season and a summary
of significant regional hurricanes.
What They're Saying...

           "(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." Michael Passow, Bulletin of the American
    Meteorological Society

             "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." Randy
    Cerveny, Weatherwise

             "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.

            "One of the quotes in Schwartz's book, from a resident of Virginia, is that 'Hurricanes don't happen here.'
    This book is a needed corrective to that misapprehension. Schwartz saw that other regions had books
    documenting hurricanes, but not the Mid-Atlantic. He waited for one to appear, then decided to write it himself."
    Ben Miller, Bay Weekly, Aug. 6-12, 2009 (Full Review)    

             "...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), 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.  L.S. Zipp, Choice Magazine

            "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., Aug. 23, 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
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Let your community know about Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States!

As of November 2009, about 450 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 and the National Hurricane Center.
February  2010
Press inquiries are welcome. For more details about historical hurricane information
contact: ricschwartz@yahoo.com

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

This is the Web site for historical Mid-Atlantic regional hurricane information, analysis and perspective. It is
a complement to Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States, the first book to focus on the topic.