Storm over the Bay
The People of Corpus Christi and Their Port
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Texas A & M University Press
Published:30th Apr '17
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Since the late 1830s, the natural harbor at the mouth of South Texas' Nueces River has been a center of regional maritime trade. But by the early 1900s, a storm of political wrangling, cronyism, and corruption was threatening to scuttle the city's efforts toward securing a dependable deep water port to attract international commerce to Corpus Christi. On September 14, 1919, a massive hurricane struck the bay, burying the downtown area under ten feet of debris and killing as many as one thousand people. The storm left millions of dollars of damage in its wake. The citizens of Corpus Christi, rather than being demoralized, however, were galvanized by the disaster. In gripping detail, author Mary Jo O'Rear chronicles the successful efforts of the newly unified Corpus Christi—efforts that culminated in the dedication of the Port of Corpus Christi on September 14, 1926, seven years to the day after the storm that devastated the city. Storm over the Bay will appeal to readers interested in regional history, politics, and economics. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates Corpus Christi and its colorful past.
. . . . a welcome, engaging, and up-to-date account of Corpus Christi’s struggle to achieve a deep water port. With fascinating vignettes of participants, Mary Jo O’Rear reveals behind-the-scenes political maneuvering that brought together supporters and sometimes antagonists, who ultimately achieved the long-sought goal of a deep water seaport for South Texas."" - James C. Maroney, professor of history, Lee College
"" . . . . provides a realistic, and delightful, close-up of Corpus Christi’s important place in . . . . the Gulf Coast."" - Charles W. Macune Jr., professor of history, California State University–Northridge
ISBN: 9781623495503
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 300g
200 pages