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Dark Water Rising tells the story of a family of Texas carpenters as they face the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane. Though presented as a work of fiction, the novel closely mirrors historical details of the storm, offering readers a vivid, grounded perspective on the disaster. Alongside the event’s horror, the narrative explores family bonds, especially between fathers and sons, and the broader social context of early twentieth‑century Texas, including race relations. Readers are invited to experience the peril, resilience, and human drama that marked this pivotal moment in American history.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marian Hale
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