The California Earthquake Of 1906

By David Starr Jordan

Book Overview

The California Earthquake of 1906 is a book that documents the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906. The book is a compilation of various authors' accounts of the earthquake, including eyewitness testimonies, newspaper articles, and government reports. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale, resulted in the destruction of most of San Francisco and caused over 3,000 deaths. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the event, including the causes of the earthquake, the immediate aftermath, and the long-term impact on the city and its residents. It also includes photographs and illustrations that vividly depict the destruction caused by the earthquake. The California Earthquake of 1906 is a valuable historical document that provides insight into one of the most significant natural disasters in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1432644424
• ISBN13: 9781432644420
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"