The wizard of Sun City: the strange true story of Charles Hatfield, the rainmaker who drowned a city's dreams
Biography, Nature, Environment, United States history, Science and technology, Science and medicine biography
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Biography of Charles Hatfield (1875-1958), part con man, part scientist, and self-proclaimed rainmaker. Focuses on the deal Hatfield made with San Diego councilmen to conjure enough rain to fill the city's reservoir. Describes the subsequent January 1916 flood, the city's worst ever, that led to accusations against Hatfield. 2005
Title Details
ISBN
9781560256755
Publisher
Thunder's Mouth Press ; distributed by Publishers Group West
Copyright Date
2005
Book number
5686055
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
6
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
American Printing House for the Blind