- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (Jan 16 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0811850471
- ISBN-13: 978-0811850476
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 20.6 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"A fascinating book, and the pictures are magnificent." -- Chicago Sunday Tribune
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A solid seller for over a decade, this dramatic account of San Francisco's 1906 earthquake and fire is updated with a contemporary cover. Over 400 on-the-scene photos provide a blow-by-blow account of the violent tremor and the three-day fire that followed, in which nearly 30,000 structures were destroyed and over a quarter million people left homeless. "A fascinating book, and the pictures are magnificent." -Chicago Sunday Tribune
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SAN FRANCISCO was booming right along with the rest of the nation in spring of 1906. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
SAN FRANCISCO was booming right along with the rest of the nation in spring of 1906. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
AN ENGROSSING ACCOUNT OF THIS GREAT DISASTER.,
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This review is from: The Earth Shook, the Sky Burned: A Photographic Record of the 1996 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire (Paperback)
I have read many books about the great earthquake and fire of 1906, and this is by far the best. A stirring and realistic account of the tragedy is illustrated with the best photos that I have seen, many taken in the places of most danger at the time. This is a must-have book for those who are interested in the 'quake of '06.
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AN ENGROSSING ACCOUNT OF THIS GREAT DISASTER.,
By Boz - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Earth Shook, the Sky Burned: A Photographic Record of the 1996 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire (Paperback)
I have read many books about the great earthquake and fire of 1906, and this is by far the best. A stirring and realistic account of the tragedy is illustrated with the best photos that I have seen, many taken in the places of most danger at the time. This is a must-have book for those who are interested in the 'quake of '06.
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Not deep on narrative, but excellent photograph,
By Jerald R Lovell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Earth Shook, the Sky Burned: A Photographic Record Of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire (Paperback)
The basis history of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906 is well known, and will be repeated endlessly as the centennial of this geologic event occurs.The present volume is a photographic glimpse into the awful events of fire and collapse that followed the earthquake. The book is not long on discussion, but the clarity and starkness of the photographs reveal much that discussion never could. For any student of geology, or of California history, the book is a valuable addition to one's library. These black and white vignettes of a terrible disaster tell us much about the life and times of that bygone era. I recommend it to all. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
So long ago, but so relevent,
By Karoly - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Earth Shook, the Sky Burned: A Photographic Record Of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire (Paperback)
I was fascinated with natural disasters when I was a child. I remember looking through this book, lying on my parent's bed, staring at the pictures of this horrible event. They haunted me then, and I can still see them in my mind's eye, these 35 years later. This is a story told with visuals, not dialogue. It is beautifully photographed, all without censure or special effects. The photos are grainy and some blurred, but capture the heart of the people of San Francisco, as it is broken and burned. Some images are difficult to see, and readers must use discretion if light of heart. Otherwise, I highly recommend it for anyone who has an interest in natural disasters.
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