One of the greatest disasters of the twentieth century, in words and photos. The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 was an unparalleled catastrophe in the history of San Francisco. More than 4.5 square miles of the city burned and crumbled into a windswept desert of desolation. This book is filled with remarkable images, from before the earthquake through the blaze and into the rebuilding. With stories from survivors, and extensive photographs of sites from the waterfront in the east to Golden Gate Park in the west, the marina in the north to the Mission District in the south, readers can gain a vivid sense of this major historical event and how it affected one of America’s greatest cities.
Almost five decades of exhaustive research by Gladys Hansen, Official Archivist Emeritus of San Francisco, makes Earthquake, Fire & Epidemic the definitive discourse on one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history. With coauthors Richard Hansen and Dr. William Blaisdell, M.D., Gladys Hansen offers a comprehensive account of the events leading up to, during, and following the April 1906 Earthquake and Fire that devastated San Francisco. The book includes narratives depicting the firefighters, military personnel, and first responders whose extraordinary efforts helped establish order out of chaos. Of particular significance, the authors discredit the deceitful efforts by San Francisco's political and business establishment who, to protect the commercial viability of the city, minimized the death toll and diminished the true magnitude of destruction. Earthquake, Fire & Epidemic offers new documentation and provides insight into the incomprehensible scale of disaster that killed thousands of people, utterly destroyed a quarter of San Francisco's buildings, and rendered tens of thousands of survivors homeless in the Golden City by the Bay.
Did you know that ... Contrary to the 'official' report of 674 dead, over 3,000 people died as a result of the Great Earthquake of 1906? The San Francisco Ballet Company, founded in 1933, is the oldest resident classical ballet company in America? The remains of a 3,100-year-old woman from a tribe of hunter-gatherers were found during the excavation of the Civic Center BART Station? History buffs, armchair adventurers, trivia masters, and devotees of the City by the Bay will delight in the San Francisco Almanac, with its veritable gold mine of information, including a full chronology of city politics and government, a complete guide to San Francisco's urban flora and fauna, a fascinating glimpse into the City's arts and culture scene, and much, much more. Name your subject - movies, sports, maritime history, Victorian houses, or geologic faults - and you're sure to find it in this all-new, completely revised and expanded edition of the San Francisco Almanac. Gladys Hansen was the city archivist at the San Francisco Public Library for 47 years. She is now the curator of The Museum of the City of San Francisco"--Unedited summary from book cover.
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Are you participating in today's sharing economy with AirBNB? Thinking about jumping in? But something is there in the background holding you back from getting started or expanding your dreams... I know what you mean, we all know what you mean. "Short Term Rental Success Stories from the Edge Vol. 1" is a collaboration of some of the greatest action minded entrepreneurial success minds of our time. These authors are sharing their secrets to short term rental success, business breakthroughs, unprecedented personal success and unlimited human potential. This book will undoubtedly uplift, empower and motivate you to take action to help you fulfill your short term rental dreams. These are today's leading experts who have contributed to this book: Gladys Jeannette, Matt Malouf, Crystal L. Reed, Kathy Hansen, Kim Ottone Tank, Kevin Borgersen, Jeanette Lytle, Thao Khut, Thomas Blouin This book will: - Help you find inspiration - Ignite some passion to get started (or move forward) - Challenge you to take action - Walk a mile in some else's shoes - Inspire you to overcome the fears or roadblocks in your business and life - Possibly find a cool and unique place to stay (with one of the authors!) This book will NOT: - Help you optimize your listings - Manage your bookings or charge more money - Increase your side income - Provide any sort of tax, legal or other professional advice Don't let go of the important things in life and get out there and achieve your dreams in sharing economy. Whether it's AirBNB, VRBO, Flipkey or something else, get up, get started and get moving. Short Term Rentals can make a huge difference in your life and lifestyle, don't let fear stop you. Conquer it and Crush it ASAP, let these authors help with that now, these are their stories. Get your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button top of this page!!
A huge earthquake rocked the West Coast on April 18, 1906. Worst hit was the city of San Francisco, where buildings collapsed and fires raged for days. Thousands of people died, and many more were left homeless. The disaster was just one of a long series of earthquakes triggered by the San Andreas Fault. It taught scientists valuable lessons about preparing for earthquakes.
Vibrates with encouragement for women who want to explore and enjoy the world of booksGladys Hunt, long-time advocate of reading and author of the cherished Honey for a Child’s Heart, has written this new book for busy women who want a wider worldview and stimulus for intellectual and emotional growth. Honey for a Woman’s Heart explores:* The wonder of words, language, and reading* What good books offer thoughtful readers* What makes a good book* The value of reading fiction* Best books in genres of fiction, nonfiction, spirituality, and poetry* How to enjoy the best of books: the Bible* The pleasure of sharing books with others* Something for everyone, no matter what age or reading experience* Recommendations for over 500 books to enjoyPleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24
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