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A crack in the edge of the world
Book • 2005
In 'A Crack in the Edge of the World', Simon Winchester explores the catastrophic San Francisco earthquake of 1906, weaving together history, science, and personal narrative.
The book examines not only the immediate effects of the earthquake and the subsequent fire, but also the broader context of plate tectonics, the development of modern geology, and the social and political ramifications of the disaster.
Winchester draws on contemporary accounts and modern research to provide a comprehensive and compelling portrait of one of the most significant natural disasters in American history.
The book examines not only the immediate effects of the earthquake and the subsequent fire, but also the broader context of plate tectonics, the development of modern geology, and the social and political ramifications of the disaster.
Winchester draws on contemporary accounts and modern research to provide a comprehensive and compelling portrait of one of the most significant natural disasters in American history.
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