In the early 1900s, a daring breed of tornado chasers roamed the vast expanse of the American Midwest, armed with little more than wagons, horseback, and even bicycles, in pursuit of the ultimate adrenaline rush. Their mission? To capture close-up photographs of the awe-inspiring and destructive tornadoes that often swept across the flat plains. These intrepid individuals, driven by a combination of curiosity, sport, and bragging rights, embarked on perilous journeys to chase down nature’s most formidable tempests. They risked life and limb to get within striking distance of the tempestuous whirlwinds, all in the name of adventure and the ultimate snapshot to prove their mettle in a bygone era when chasing tornadoes was as much about thrill-seeking as it was about understanding the natural world.