San Francisco Is Burning: The Untold Story of the 1906 Earthquake and Fires - Hardcover

Smith, Dennis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670034428 ISBN 13: 9780670034420

Publisher: Viking Adult, 2005

Synopsis

A detailed account of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake reveals how hasty and corrupt construction practices made the city more vulnerable to damage and relates the experiences of such survivors as a naval officer who helped save the city's piers and wharves, unscrupulous mayor Eugene Schmitz, and erudite city boss Abe Ruef. 100,000 first printing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"Riveting."
—The Washington Post

"So riveting it is enraging...[Smith’s] message is the one that matters most."
—San Francisco Chronicle

"A finely woven human story of tragedy, death, heroism and blunder...This book is an eye-opener in many ways, and a good read, to boot."
—The Associated Press

About the Author:

Dennis Smith, a former New York City firefighter, is the founding editor of Firehouse Magazine and the bestselling author of eleven books, including Report from Ground Zero, Report from Engine Co. 82, and A Song for Mary. He is currently chairman of First Responders Financial Company.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Adult
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0670034428
• ISBN 13: 9780670034420
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384