1947 Woodward Tornado, Oklahoma, Images of America, Paperback

1947 Woodward Tornado, Oklahoma, Images of America, Paperback The 1947 Woodward Tornado remains the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history, leaving more than 100 people dead and nearly 1,000 seriously injured. The tornado struck the city of Woodward under cover of darkness and without warning at 8:42 p.m. on April 9, 1947. The storm left in its wake hundreds of stories of tragic loss, devastation, and even mysteries that remain unsolved. These include the three unidentified girls–one as young as six months–whose bodies have remained unclaimed, as well as the mystery of what happened to Joan Gay Croft, a girl who disappeared from the local hospital on the night of the storm. Croft’s disappearance was featured in an episode of the television show Unsolved Mysteries in the early 1990s. There is also the oft-overlooked story of those who took up residence (some for more than a year) in « Tornado Town » west of the city and found some glimmer of hope in an otherwise hopeless situation.

1970 The Macmillan Company, by Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

This vintage hardcover book, published in 1970 by The Macmillan Company, is a timeless classic that will transport you to the world of fairy tales and folk stories. Written by Richard Bach, the book follows the journey of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and his quest for perfection. Measuring 8.5 inches in length, 6.5 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in height, this book weighs 11 ounces and contains 96 pages. It is perfect for anyone interested in visionary and metaphysical topics, as well as those who enjoy classic and mythological stories. This book is a must-have for any book collector or enthusiast, and is sure to be a cherished addition to your library.

Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966, California, Images of America, Paperb

Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966, California, Images of America, Paperb Dick Dale & the Del-Tones began holding weekend dances at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, California, in the summer of 1960. Over the next year and a half, Dale developed the sound and style that came to be known as « surf music. » The result was the development of more powerful guitar amplifiers, a dramatic increase in the sales of Fender guitars and amplifiers, and a shift from New York to West Coast recording studios. More and more people were drawn to the sport of surfing, which became an important part of teen beach culture at the time. Even landlocked teenagers were captured by the moment, carrying surfboards atop their woodies in Phoenix or bleaching their hair blonde in St. Paul. For hundreds of thousands of kids, though, the attraction was not the connection to surfing; it was the connection to the music pioneered by Dick Dale.