Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 310 more book reviews
Detailed and interesting account of the geological factors leading to the 1906 earthquake that destroyed so much of San Francisco and the human, social, political, and historical impacts of that disaster.
Carol V. (CarolR) reviewed A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 66 more book reviews
Absorbing--but be ready for more than just a news account of the earthquake and fire. You will be learning about the 'new' science of geology. This is a good compliment ot Winchester's earlier book "Krakatoa".
Wanda B. (wandagirl) reviewed A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 41 more book reviews
This book is very interesting. A whole lot to learn. I was about to give up on it after 2 or 3 discs because I found a lot of geological foundation. There is so much included that I felt overwhelmed. But I decided to stick with it and am glad I did. As the book progresses the stories of places, people, things, reasons, events are so well told and intertwine so fully that after a while it becomes amazing. Having lived in the Bay Area of California, especially during the EQ of 1989, I have a very real relationship to the stories that were told of the 1906 EQ and others. Quite an experience that doesn't stop....even after this many years. So, read it, enjoy. :)
tani reviewed A Crack in the Edge of the World: America and the Great California Earthquake of 1906 (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on
Very, very interesting.
