Hurricanes 1992

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Remembering his time aboard a ship travelling in extreme weather conditions from England to New York, Alistair Cooke anticipates the beginning of the 1992 hurricane season.

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Fri 28 Aug 199221:00

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Fri 28 Aug 199221:00
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