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The Rain Wizard: The Amazing, Mysterious, True Life of Charles Mallory Hatfield

Larry Dane Brimner

In drought-stricken San Diego in 1915, city leaders hire Charles Mallory Hatfield because he is known for claiming he can make rain. Heavy rainfall follows, bringing closed roads, deaths, and burst dams. The city’s leaders blame Hatfield for the disaster and refuse to pay him. The account examines both the man and the uncertainty around his claims, asking whether he truly brought rain or deceived the city.

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Themes
Government And Civics · History · Mystery And Discovery · Weather And Climate
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Calkins Creek (edition Illustrated)
Published
January 1, 2015
ISBN-13
9781590789902
Language
English
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