Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793301637
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
California's Most Devastating Disasters
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793301637
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793301637
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror
Author: Richard Linthicum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dummies (Bookselling)
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dummies (Bookselling)
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
California's Deadliest Earthquakes
Author: Abraham Hoffman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439660824
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included. Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.” More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach’s 1933 earthquake caused nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. In this book, historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California’s most destructive tremors.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439660824
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included. Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.” More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach’s 1933 earthquake caused nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. In this book, historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California’s most destructive tremors.
California Disasters, 1812-1899
Author: William B. Secrest
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
ISBN: 9781884995491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
First person accounts of the major catastrophies of 19th century California.
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
ISBN: 9781884995491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
First person accounts of the major catastrophies of 19th century California.
California!: (most Devastating!) Disasters & (most Calamitous!) Catastrophes
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Lesser known facts on disasters & catastrophes of California.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Lesser known facts on disasters & catastrophes of California.
California Disasters
Author: Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560378778
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
It is often said that California has four seasons: drought, flood, fire, and earthquakes. Certainly, the Golden State has experienced an abundance of these disasters in its history. The twenty-four chapters in this illustrated book highlights some of the major events that have occurred in the state. Some of these disasters occurred long ago, while others document recent events. Some are well-known, such as the snow-trapped Donner Party of 1846 and the unforgettable fire and earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Others are less familiar, such as the wreck of the paddle ship Brother Jonathan in 1865 or the fire at the Argonaut Mine in 1922. Included are disasters involving ships, planes, trains, and cars while others deal with tsunamis, dust storms, floods, and the collapses of bridges and dams. Some, like the shark attacks along the California coast, happen year after year and affect only a few. Other recurring disasters, like summer wildfires, claim dozens of lives and hundreds of structures, destroy wildlife, devastate miles of land, and even wipe out whole towns. The spectacular eruption of Lassen Peak has occurred only once. Although disasters usually bring loss, they sometimes bring us hard-won knowledge that may prevent future similar tragedies. Out of each disaster, acts of heroism, bravery, and compassion occur as individuals and groups attempt to aid victims in need. Illustrated with black & white archival photos. Featuring true stories researched and written about the most dramatic and diverse disasters from the Golden State. Includes natural and man-made disasters dating from 1771 to 2020.
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560378778
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
It is often said that California has four seasons: drought, flood, fire, and earthquakes. Certainly, the Golden State has experienced an abundance of these disasters in its history. The twenty-four chapters in this illustrated book highlights some of the major events that have occurred in the state. Some of these disasters occurred long ago, while others document recent events. Some are well-known, such as the snow-trapped Donner Party of 1846 and the unforgettable fire and earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Others are less familiar, such as the wreck of the paddle ship Brother Jonathan in 1865 or the fire at the Argonaut Mine in 1922. Included are disasters involving ships, planes, trains, and cars while others deal with tsunamis, dust storms, floods, and the collapses of bridges and dams. Some, like the shark attacks along the California coast, happen year after year and affect only a few. Other recurring disasters, like summer wildfires, claim dozens of lives and hundreds of structures, destroy wildlife, devastate miles of land, and even wipe out whole towns. The spectacular eruption of Lassen Peak has occurred only once. Although disasters usually bring loss, they sometimes bring us hard-won knowledge that may prevent future similar tragedies. Out of each disaster, acts of heroism, bravery, and compassion occur as individuals and groups attempt to aid victims in need. Illustrated with black & white archival photos. Featuring true stories researched and written about the most dramatic and diverse disasters from the Golden State. Includes natural and man-made disasters dating from 1771 to 2020.
California’s Deadliest Earthquakes: A History
Author: Abraham Hoffman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467136026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. Despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable big one. More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach's 1933 earthquake caused a loss of nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. Historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California's most destructive tremors.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467136026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. Despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable big one. More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach's 1933 earthquake caused a loss of nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. Historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California's most destructive tremors.
San Francisco's Great Disaster
Author: Sydney Tyler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Disaster by the Bay
Author: Brinkley Howard
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN: 1621073149
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Over 3,000 dead. Buildings shaken to the ground. A city, surrounded by water, burnt to the ground. The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was one of the most destructive natural disasters the world has ever known. Find out what happened and how the city was repaired in this fascinating book.
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN: 1621073149
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Over 3,000 dead. Buildings shaken to the ground. A city, surrounded by water, burnt to the ground. The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was one of the most destructive natural disasters the world has ever known. Find out what happened and how the city was repaired in this fascinating book.
The Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906
Author: Philip L. Fradkin
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520230606
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
"In this well-researched book, Fradkin contends that it was the people of San Francisco, not the forces of nature, who were responsible for the extent of the destruction and death."--"Booklist."
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520230606
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
"In this well-researched book, Fradkin contends that it was the people of San Francisco, not the forces of nature, who were responsible for the extent of the destruction and death."--"Booklist."