About this title: A former New York City firefighter, Smith details the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco and reveals little known details through the stories of those who lived through the terrible days.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. 0670034428 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Softbound
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780452287594ISBN:0452287596
Description: Very Good. American History This book is in great shape except for a remainder mark on the bottom and some minor wear to the cover. read more
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 294 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Smith, Dennis., Viking (Penguin Group), 2005, c2005, 1st Edition, 1st printing, boards & cloth (hard cover), fine with fine dj (as new), 294 pp with bibliography & index, B&W photographic illus., tall 8vo, ISBN: 0670034428, 'At 5: 12 AM on the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded' read more
Description: New. 0452287596 New from the publisher-has remainder mark. Ships within 1 business day. Your 100% satisfaction is our guarantee! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Adult
Date Published: 2005-09-22
ISBN-13:9780670034420ISBN:0670034428
Description: Very Good. Binding is tight and square. Text is clean, bright, and unmarked. DJ shows some wear. Careful packaging and fast shipping. read more
"This is a great story that goes very deep into the story surrounding the great Earthquake, followed by the fire, in San Francisco 1906. It was written brilliantly and the people involved are described very in depth, along with their participation in the happenings before and after the disaster."
"The book was an interesting look into the political and social goings-on in the city at the time of the earthquake, but it took me forever to get through!"
"I admit I have a fascination with disasters. Maybe it's because I grew up in the '70's when 'disaster' movies were invented. I think it's really because I'm intriged by how people respond and react to the traumatic events that unfold around them. I have always wanted to know what really happened that early April morning in 1906 and how fires were actually started. This book explains that and much more. It gives a lot of insight of how the city responded and the individuals that were involved. There is a very interesting aspect about the fire chief of the city that I had no idea about, which I won't give away, but it makes the story even more intriging."
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