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A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (P.S.)
A Crack in the Edge of the World America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 - P.S.
Author: Simon Winchester
Unleashed by ancient geologic forces, a magnitude 8.25 earthquake rocked San Francisco in the early hours of April 18, 1906. Less than a minute later, the city lay in ruins. Bestselling author Simon Winchester brings his inimitable storytelling abilities to this extraordinary event, exploring the legendary earthquake and fires that spread horror...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060572006
ISBN-10: 0060572000
Publication Date: 10/1/2006
Pages: 512
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Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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I enjoyed this look at not just the San Francisco earthquake, but also other earthquakes that have happened in North America. This book does get very scientific in some spots, but it does tell an interesting story.


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