"Four hurricanes. Within six weeks. In one deadly season. Never before had Florida been smacked by four hurricanes in the same year. Even three hits is rare: That's happened just twice since 1900. Also uncanny: The paths of two of the storms, Frances and Jeanne, eerily echoed each other." "Mean Season captures the fury of the 2004 storms with more than 100 photographs by The Palm Beach Post's nationally renowned photography staff. It also features first-person stories and startling facts, such as this one: Scientists say Florida is in a period of enhanced hurricane activity that could last for decades." "This book is a keepsake for everyone who lived through this historic season of storms, a warning to anyone who doubts nature's power and a tribute to the resilience of Florida's people."--BOOK JACKET.