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San Francisco is Burning : The Untold Story of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires
San Francisco is Burning The Untold Story of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires
Author: Dennis Smith
At 5:12 a.m. on the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst earthquakes in history, instantly killing hundreds. The ensuing fires that ravaged the city for days were responsible for the deaths of as many as 3,000 more. In all, 522 blocks and 28,188 buildings were leveled, and some 200,000 people dislocated. — This ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780670034420
ISBN-10: 0670034428
Publication Date: 9/22/2005
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Interesting story of the Great Earthquake of 1906. Complete with pictures.
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Well written, some well chosen photos, but this is not a scholarly treatment, although unusual facts are offered. I had forgotten that with the telegraph lines down to Oakland and points east, that they employed the circuitous route offered by the Pacific cable to Hawaii, Japan, Russia, Europe, and then to D.C.
The author uses his background in fire science well in the descriptions of the equipment that was employed.
The story of the Abe Rueff's corruption is told in sufficient detail, along with the efforts of the reform element.
Given that all anyone had was fire insurance, claims were not made for earthquake damage. The information on the claims paid is interesting.


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