The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire

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Charles Morris 지음

책보요여 2023년 10월 31일 출간

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샌프란시스코 대재앙, 지진과 화재 / 찰스 모리스(영어원서 읽기)

1906년에 샌프란시스코를 강타한 위력적인 대지진과 뒤어어 발생한 화재로 인한 재난에 관한 내용을 다룬 책이다. 다양한 목격자와 피해자들이 남긴 생생한 증언이 담겨 있다.

A complete and accurate account of the fearful disaster which visited the great city and the pacific coast, the reign of panic and lawlessness, the plight of 300,000 homeless people and the world-wide rush to the rescue.

"The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire" is a significant historical account penned by Charles Morris in 1909, documenting the devastating earthquake and subsequent fires that struck San Francisco in April 1906. This book serves as a comprehensive and vivid chronicle of one of the most catastrophic events in American history. Morris meticulously details the events leading up to the disaster, the chaos and destruction it unleashed, and the remarkable efforts of the city's residents in the aftermath.

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Preface
CHAPTER I. San Francisco and Its Terrific Earthquake
CHAPTER II. The Demon of Fire Invades the Stricken City
CHAPTER III. Fighting the Flames With Dynamite
CHAPTER IV. The Reign of Destruction and Devastation
CHAPTER V. The Panic Flight of a Homeless Host
CHAPTER VI. Facing Famine and Praying for Relief
CHAPTER VII. The Frightful Loss of Life and Wealth
CHAPTER VIII. Wonderful Record of Thrilling Escapes
CHAPTER IX. Disaster Spreads Over the Golden State
CHAPTER X. All America and Canada to the Rescue
CHAPTER XI. San Francisco of the Past
CHAPTER XII. Life in the Metropolis of the Pacific
CHAPTER XIII. Plans to Rebuild San Francisco
CHAPTER XIV. The Earthquake Wave Felt Round the Earth
CHAPTER XV. Vesuvius Devastates the Region of Naples
CHAPTER XVI. The Great Lisbon and Calabrian Earthquakes
CHAPTER XVII. The Charleston and Other Earthquakes of the United States
CHAPTER XVIII. The Volcano and the Earthquake, Earth’s Demons of Destruction
CHAPTER XIX. Theories of Volcanic and Earthquake Action
CHAPTER XX. The Active Volcanoes of the Earth
CHAPTER XXI. The Famous Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii
CHAPTER XXII. Eruptions of Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli
CHAPTER XXIII. Skaptar Jokull and Hecla, the Great Icelandic Volcanoes
CHAPTER XXIV. Volcanoes of the Philippines and Other Pacific Islands
CHAPTER XXV. The Wonderful Hawaiian Craters and Kilauea’s Lake of Fire
CHAPTER XXVI. Popocatapetl and Other Volcanoes of Mexico and Central America
CHAPTER XXVII. The Terrible Eruption of Krakatoa
CHAPTER XXVIII. Mount Pelee and its Harvest of Death
CHAPTER XXIX. St. Vincent Island and Mont Soufriere in 1812
CHAPTER XXX. Submarine Volcanoes and their Work of Island Building
CHAPTER XXXI. Mud Volcanoes, Geysers, and Hot Springs

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저자(글) Charles Morris

Charles Morris (1833-1922) was a prolific American journalist known for his extensive contributions to literature and history. He authored numerous books and articles, often focusing on historical events and figures, and played a significant role in chronicling the 19th and early 20th centuries through his writings.