Comrades Courageous: A Story of Two Youths and the 'Frisco Earthquake

By Russell Whitcomb

Book Overview

Comrades Courageous is a novel written by Russell Whitcomb that tells the story of two young boys, Jack and Bob, who are caught in the midst of the devastating San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The boys are best friends and have been inseparable since childhood. They live in the city with their families and attend school together.When the earthquake strikes, the boys are separated from their families and must rely on each other to survive. They witness the destruction of the city and the chaos that ensues in the aftermath of the disaster. Despite the danger and uncertainty, the boys remain determined to find their families and reunite with them.Throughout their journey, the boys encounter many challenges and obstacles, including looters, fires, and collapsing buildings. They also meet other survivors who are struggling to cope with the devastation and loss caused by the earthquake.As they navigate the destruction and chaos, Jack and Bob demonstrate incredible courage and resilience. They work together to overcome the obstacles in their path and help others in need. Their friendship is tested, but ultimately strengthened by the experience.Comrades Courageous is a gripping and emotional tale of survival, friendship, and bravery in the face of disaster. It offers a vivid portrayal of the San Francisco earthquake and its impact on the people who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163263818
• ISBN13: 9781163263815
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"