White Death: The Blizzard of '77, Millenium Edition

by Erno Rossi

An oral and visual history of the only blizzard in American history declared a national disaster by President Jimmy Carter in 1977.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published October 12, 2007

Reviews

[Ally Jindra · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was an interesting book to read. i like how it is just a culmination of people’s reactions and lives during the blizzard of ‘77. it was especially fun to compare it to the “storm of a generation” we just had in buffalo in december of ‘22. it was fun to see what changed and crazily, what hasn’t.
this was a pretty factual book told by many different sources, so there was no real flow to the book.

[Christopher Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great account of a major blizzard that hit Canada and Buffalo, NY on January 28, 1977 and lasted through February 1. This is all first hand accounts of the events that took place from many different people in Canada and the U. S. There are accounts from regular people as well as people who had power and authority to deal with the disaster. There was a out 6 to 7 feet of snow, with drifts as high as 35 feet. Air temperature was around 10 below zero with wind chills as low as 60 degrees below zero. People froze to death in their vehicles, and outside from exposure. There are many great black and white pictures throughout.

[Stefanie Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a compilation of accounts of the Blizzard of 1977 from people in Canada and America. Many accounts come from average citizens, but there are also accounts from emergency workers and officials. This was not my favorite disaster book I have ever read, but personal accounts are very important to the historical record. It was enjoyable.

[Lenore · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first part of the book dealing with Canadian observations was really well done and interesting. The latter part of the book was American experiences which were still interesting but had more information from officials instead of local people. Worth the read on a snowy wintry day.

[Kaylee Wendt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool book about the Blizzard of 77 and has amazing facts and pictures!

[Carl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but not great book about the horrific blizzard of 1977. This book will make you think twice about complaining about a snowstorm with temperatures above zero since this blizzard caused 30-40 foot snowdrifts that buried cars and houses. Not to mention the wind chill was a minus 50-60 degress BELOW zero. It was great to see that those that were affected by the blizzard in Southern Ontario and Western NY were so quick and able to help one another...such as taking in strangers into homes and getting medicines for those that were in need. Would your community act the same way?