The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
eBook - ePub

The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire

As Told by Eyewitnesses

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire

As Told by Eyewitnesses

About this book

In the wake of San Francisco's 1906 catastrophe, an enterprising publisher dispatched journalist Charles Morris to obtain firsthand narratives from survivors. Morris's gripping report was rushed to press a few weeks later, providing "a complete and accurate account of the fearful disaster which visited the great city and the Pacific coast, the reign of panic and lawlessness, the plight of 300,000 homeless people, and the worldwide rush to the rescue."
The first comprehensive account of the calamity, this historic chronicle traces the chain of events from the initial earthquake and fire to the rescue activities, recovery operations, and the colossal task of rebuilding. Packed with tales of narrow escapes, devastating losses, incredible feats of heroism, and heartwarming acts of generosity, the book is complemented by fifty-nine original full-page plates.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Preface
  6. Contents
  7. Chapter I. San Francisco and its Terrific Earthquake
  8. Chapter II. The Demon of Fire Invades the Stricken City
  9. Chapter III. Fighting Flames With Dynamite
  10. Chapter IV. The Reign of Destruction and Devastation
  11. Chapter V. The Panic Flight of a Homeless Host
  12. Chapter VI. Facing Famine and Praying For Relief
  13. Chapter VII. The Frightful Loss of Life and Wealth
  14. Chapter VIII. Wonderful Record of Thrilling Escapes
  15. Chapter IX. Disaster Spreads over the Golden State
  16. Chapter X. All America and Canada to the Rescue
  17. Chapter XI. The San Francisco of the Past
  18. Chapter XII. Life in the Metropolis of the Pacific
  19. Chapter XIII. Plans to Rebuild San Francisco
  20. Chapter XIV. The Earthquake Wave Felt Around the World