Disasters and Heroic Rescues of California: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival - Softcover

Jones, Ray; Lubow, Joseph

 
9780762738229: Disasters and Heroic Rescues of California: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0762738227 ISBN 13: 9780762738229
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2006

Synopsis

From blizzards and earthquakes to floods and fires, California has seen its share of disasters. This book offers fascinating reading for anyone interested in real-life drama set in the Golden State. Includes such disasters as the Jackson Argonaut Mine Fire of 1922, the 1910 bombing of the Los Angeles Times building, and the Crescent City Tsunami of 1964.

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About the Author

Ray Jones is the author or coauthor of numerous books on history and travel. The founding editor of "Albuquerque Living" magazine and a former writing coach at "Southern Living," he now lives in Pebble Beach, California.
Joe Lubow is a freelance writer living in Santa Cruz, California.

From the Back Cover

It's only human to be fascinated by disasters - and uplifted by reports of heroic rescues in the face of such overwhelming circumstances. Disasters and Heroic Rescues of California includes nineteen accounts of tragedy and triumph from two centuries of Golden State history. These incredible but true stories are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected and to respect the powerful, often deadly forces of nature.
Experience the drama of:
The Donner Party's tragic struggle to survive the winter of 1846-1847
The 1906 earthquake and fire that ravaged the resilient city of San Francisco
The worst peacetime naval disaster in U.S. history: the wreck of seven destroyers at Point Arguello in 1923 in heavy fog.
The 1953 Rattlesnake Ridge blaze that trapped fifteen firefighters
The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that shook more than 70,000 World Series spectators - and left California's Central Coast in turmoil
Whether the events happened long ago or within your lifetime, you'll be moved by these suspenseful stories and historic photos.

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Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0762738227
ISBN 13 
9780762738229
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
224