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Book Examines The Life — And Death — Of A Legendary Storm Chaser

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 17, 2018 · Journalist Brantley Hargrove talks about his new book, "The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras."

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