Editorial Review:
New England was knocked to its knees on February 6th and 7th, 1978 by the incredible snow and wind referred to locally as "The Worst Storm of the Century!" Author Michael Tougias combines stunning photographs with riveting text to reawaken our communal memories of the event dubbed "The Blizzard of '78." Tougias first chronicles the period before the storm, then follows it through its progression, as it caused commuter nightmares and wreaked devastation. From Cape Cod to Conecticut, from Rhode Island to Route 128, Tougias explains how people survived the storm by spending more than 48 hours in their cars, and how coastal homes were torn from their foundations and smashed to smithereens by the viscous surf. The book records the brighter sides of the blizzard too, including neighborhood parties cross-country skiing down abandoned highways, and the many ways that people pitched in to help total strangers. Intriguing analysis also compares The Blizzard of '78 with The Great Blizzard of 1888. Tougias' book will be cherished by anyone who survived the Blizzard of '78, as well as by those of us who have been spellbound by its legend.
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Customer Reviews
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Mr Bachelder  2008-04-20
I was There, Great book. Boston was under snow for a week it was like living back before cars. This book has it all. Thank you
Picture book  2008-03-29
Having gone through the Blizzard of 78 I was pleased there was mention that about two weeks before the Blizzard there was a substantial snow storm with plenty of snow still on the ground. This made the actual Blizzard much worse that it may otherwise have been. The book is interesting and shows pictures from many areas, along the coast, on Rt. 128 (now part is I95) and other places. The coast was extensively eroded and D Troop 5th Cav. had it's tracks on the seashore rescuing people. My son joined them seven years later.
excellent read 2006-05-09
As a Mass. native and a local history buff I must say that Mike Tougias has done an excellent job recounting and enlivening the blizzard of 78. The book is an essential for anyone doing research on New England weather, but Tougias' commentary along with plenty of great photographs also make it a great read for anybody who wants to relive snow bound memories or is even just curious about the subject. Blizzard of 78 was certainly worth the time and money I put into it and I strongly reccomend it for anybody interested in meteorology and/or New England.
Great Gift Idea! 2004-01-15
"The Blizzard of '78" is an engaging and fun read. I loved the pictures, which brought back the innocence of that time, when there was no school for two weeks and everyone had to pull together to survive. I think this makes a great gift and can start some wonderful conversations. Anyone in New England who lived through the great "Blizzard of '78" and has a story to tell, will enjoy this book as a keepsake and rememberance.
Fantastic layout and great text!! 2003-02-27
I was surprised to receive a copy of a book called The Blizzard of '78 for Christmas. I had totally forgotten that the 25th anniversary was in February. The pictures and stories have brought back many memories. It's funny how many folks I talk to can tell me where they were, what they were doing, and how much snow was in their part of MA. This ain't a book for the scientific meteorologist folks. This is a scrapbook for those that were there, in The Blizz of '78. Thanks to the author Mike Tougias. Great job!
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