A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906
Simon Winchester’s A Crack in the Edge of the World examines the great California earthquake of 1906, placing a catastrophic event within the broader history of America and the study of the Earth. It offers a compelling account of disaster, geology, and the lasting impact of nature’s power.
About This Book
Simon Winchester examines the great California earthquake of 1906 and its place in American history.
The book explores the earthquake as both a devastating natural disaster and a subject of scientific inquiry.
It connects the event to broader questions about the forces shaping the Earth and the consequences of living along an active geological boundary.
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