9781331993902 - After Earthquake and Fire (Classic Reprint): A Reprint of the Articles and Editorial Comment Appearing in the Mining and Scientific Press, Immediately ... Francisco... (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Surveying an event that shook the history of San Francisco, this book compiles a range of perspectives on the earthquake that devastated the city in 1906. Beginning with the author's personal observations, it draws upon the writings of geologists, scientists, and engineers. The author traces the earthquake's significance, from the initial seismic activity to the devastating fires that followed. The book offers a scientific analysis of the earthquake's causes and nature, exploring concepts such as tectonic shifts and seismic waves. It also examines the lessons learned from the disaster, discussing the importance of building codes, emergency preparedness, and urban planning. This book serves as an essential historical record and a valuable resource for understanding the impact of earthquakes on cities and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.