The California Earthquake of 1906 (Classic Reprint)
The California Earthquake of 1906 (Classic Reprint)

Author: David Starr Jordan

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-04

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 9780484036023

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Excerpt from The California Earthquake of 1906 Fig. 30 - Taken from the Report Of the Committee(1 on the Effect Of the Earthquake on water-works Structures, American SO of Civil Engineers; Proceedings, Vol. XXXIII, March. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Earthquake Days
Earthquake Days

Author: David Burkhart

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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"1906 San Francisco comes to life in this unique collection of over 100 original stereo photographs (viewer included) of the "City-by-the-Bay". These haunting 3-D images were created before, during and after the earthquake and fire.

I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 (I Survived #5)
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 (I Survived #5)

Author: Lauren Tarshis

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 0545392616

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The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!

The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906
The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906

Author: Philip L. Fradkin

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 9780520230606

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"In this well-researched book, Fradkin contends that it was the people of San Francisco, not the forces of nature, who were responsible for the extent of the destruction and death."--"Booklist."

1906 San Francisco Earthquake
1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Author: Richard Hansen

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-05-27

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1439642109

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One of the greatest disasters of the twentieth century, in words and photos. The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 was an unparalleled catastrophe in the history of San Francisco. More than 4.5 square miles of the city burned and crumbled into a windswept desert of desolation. This book is filled with remarkable images, from before the earthquake through the blaze and into the rebuilding. With stories from survivors, and extensive photographs of sites from the waterfront in the east to Golden Gate Park in the west, the marina in the north to the Mission District in the south, readers can gain a vivid sense of this major historical event and how it affected one of America’s greatest cities.

Earthquake in California, April 18, 1906
Earthquake in California, April 18, 1906

Author: Adolphus Washington Greely

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-13

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780265281543

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Excerpt from Earthquake in California, April 18, 1906: Special Report The respect of the army for the rights of private property was practically as marked as that regarding the sacredness of human life. There were only three or four Occasions reported in which soldiers participated even in the appropriation of liquors, and these cases have been sent before military courts. Impressments of property were made in a few instances, such as transportation, especially automobiles, during the fire and immediately after of food where urgently needed for the hungry and exhausted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History of the San Francisco Disaster and Mount Vesuvius Horror
The History of the San Francisco Disaster and Mount Vesuvius Horror

Author: Charles Eugene Banks

Publisher:

Published: 1906

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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A complete and authentic account of the terrible calamity that befell the city of the Golden Gate, stricken by earthquake and devasted by fire. Described and penned by eye-witnesses and those who worked to relieve the suffering. A vivid account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and other great historical catastrophes which have destroyed thousands of lives and laid whole countries in ruin.

Out of the Ruins
Out of the Ruins

Author: Karen Barnett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1682998452

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While her sister lies on her deathbed, Abby Fischer prays for a miracle. What Abby doesn't expect, however, is for God's answer to come in the form of the handsome Dr. Robert King, whose experimental treatment is risky at best. As they work together toward a cure, Abby's feelings for Robert become hopelessly entangled. Separated by the tragedy of the mighty San Francisco earthquake, their relationship suddenly takes a back seat to survival. With fires raging throughout the city, Abby fears for her life as she flees alone through burning streets. Where is God now? Will Robert find Abby, even as the world burns around them? Or has their love fallen with the ruins of the city?

Beyond the Ashes
Beyond the Ashes

Author: Karen Barnett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-06-16

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1682998460

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Where better to rebuild and face one's fears than in 1906 San Francisco, a city rising from the ashes? Ruby Marshall, a young widow, is certain she'll discover new purpose assisting her brother Robert with his cancer research, but she doesn't anticipate finding new love. Dr. Gerald Larkspur dreams of filling his empty home with family, but he'd always hoped it would be a wife and children. In the aftermath of the great earthquake, the rooms are overflowing with extended family and friends left homeless by the disaster. When Robert's widowed sister arrives, the close quarters seem close indeed. Ruby and Gerald's fledgling romance is put at risk when Gerald develops symptoms of the very disease they're striving to cure. Together they must ask—is it worth a second chance at love when time might be short?