California's Most Devastating Disasters
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 1994
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ISBN : 0793301637
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 1994
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ISBN : 0793301637
Author : William B. Secrest
Publisher : Quill Driver Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9781884995491
First person accounts of the major catastrophies of 19th century California.
Author : Richard Linthicum
Publisher :
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Dummies (Bookselling)
ISBN :
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher :
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 40,19 MB
Release : 1991
Category :
ISBN :
Lesser known facts on disasters & catastrophes of California.
Author : Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher : Farcountry Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 13,68 MB
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1560378778
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.
Author : Sydney Tyler
Publisher :
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 26,87 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Earthquakes
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Author : Abraham Hoffman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,18 MB
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 1467136026
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.
Author : Tyler Sydney
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 19,84 MB
Release : 2013-06
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ISBN : 9781314418989
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : Ralph H. Turner
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 41,37 MB
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520055506
Examines how the media reported a bulge on the San Andreas Fault in 1976, describes the impact on public opinion, and suggests ways to encourage earthquake preparedness
Author : Philip L. Fradkin
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 27,65 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520230606
"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."