Picture 1 of 4
Gallery
Picture 1 of 4
Have one to sell?
Longest Minute The Great San Francisco Earthquake Fire 1906 Matthew Davenport
US $4.99
ApproximatelyRM 20.65
or Best Offer
Condition:
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $14.90 (approx RM 61.65) USPS Ground Advantage®.
Located in: Concordia, Missouri, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 19 Nov and Sat, 22 Nov to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:357226376422
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781250279279
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250279275
ISBN-13
9781250279279
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8057251653
Product Key Features
Book Title
Longest Minute : the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Natural Disasters, United States / 20th Century
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-025153
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." -- Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History, University of California Berkeley "Matthew J. Davenport's reimagining of the 1906 earthquake and fires is narrative history of the highest order. Told in striking, visceral prose, the reader feels the horrific shaking underfoot, hears the cacophony of collapsing buildings and splintering timbers, and feels the heat of the dreaded conflagrations that follow in the quake's aftermath. Deeply-researched, The Longest Minute is a vital contribution to the history of the American West, a book that resurrects the courageous firefighters, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who risked their lives amid the rubble, flames and smoke. A stirring telling of a terrible event." -- Buddy Levy, bestselling author of Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice, "This is heroic writing that balances the big picture with minute details. Davenport has written an essential piece of San Francisco history, damning and necessary, that shines important light on a disaster known mostly in general terms." San Francisco Chronicle "Davenport brings fresh insights to the 1906 earthquake and devastating, city-wide fires in San Francisco... A tale both captivating and cautionary." Booklist "The Longest Minute represents extraordinary research that weaves a thousand stories -- from Jack London's to a ten year old child's -- into one. Every page is intense. You can feel the buildings shake and the earth open, and feel the terror that accompanied it. You feel almost burned by the description of the fire that destroyed the city, and you retreat block by block with the firemen. Perhaps more importantly, you learn why these things happened -- from geology to building codes to water pressure." -- John M. Barry, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Great Influenza "Matthew J. Davenport's reimagining of the 1906 earthquake and fires is narrative history of the highest order. Told in striking, visceral prose, the reader feels the horrific shaking underfoot, hears the cacophony of collapsing buildings and splintering timbers, and feels the heat of the dreaded conflagrations that follow in the quake's aftermath. Deeply-researched, The Longest Minute is a vital contribution to the history of the American West, a book that resurrects the courageous firefighters, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who risked their lives amid the rubble, flames and smoke. A stirring telling of a terrible event." -- Buddy Levy, bestselling author of Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice "Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." -- Dr. Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History, University of California Berkeley, "Davenport brings fresh insights to the 1906 earthquake and devastating, city-wide fires in San Francisco... A tale both captivating and cautionary" Booklist "The Longest Minute represents extraordinary research that weaves a thousand stories -- from Jack London's to a ten year old child's -- into one. Every page is intense. You can feel the buildings shake and the earth open, and feel the terror that accompanied it. You feel almost burned by the description of the fire that destroyed the city, and you retreat block by block with the firemen. Perhaps more importantly, you learn why these things happened -- from geology to building codes to water pressure." -- John M. Barry, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Great Influenza "Matthew J. Davenport's reimagining of the 1906 earthquake and fires is narrative history of the highest order. Told in striking, visceral prose, the reader feels the horrific shaking underfoot, hears the cacophony of collapsing buildings and splintering timbers, and feels the heat of the dreaded conflagrations that follow in the quake's aftermath. Deeply-researched, The Longest Minute is a vital contribution to the history of the American West, a book that resurrects the courageous firefighters, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who risked their lives amid the rubble, flames and smoke. A stirring telling of a terrible event." -- Buddy Levy, bestselling author of Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice "Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." -- Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History, University of California Berkeley, "Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." - Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History University of California Berkeley, "The Longest Minute represents extraordinary research that weaves a thousand stories -- from Jack London's to a ten year old child's -- into one. Every page is intense. You can feel the buildings shake and the earth open, and feel the terror that accompanied it. You feel almost burned by the description of the fire that destroyed the city, and you retreat block by block with the firemen. Perhaps more importantly, you learn why these things happened -- from geology to building codes to water pressure." -- John M. Barry, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Great Influenza "Matthew J. Davenport's reimagining of the 1906 earthquake and fires is narrative history of the highest order. Told in striking, visceral prose, the reader feels the horrific shaking underfoot, hears the cacophony of collapsing buildings and splintering timbers, and feels the heat of the dreaded conflagrations that follow in the quake's aftermath. Deeply-researched, The Longest Minute is a vital contribution to the history of the American West, a book that resurrects the courageous firefighters, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who risked their lives amid the rubble, flames and smoke. A stirring telling of a terrible event." -- Buddy Levy, bestselling author of Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice "Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." -- Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History, University of California Berkeley, "A remarkably granular account of the city's most devastating tremor and its aftermath, beginning seconds before the disaster and chronicling the decades-long road to recovery." New York Times Book Review "A vivid and meticulous recounting of one of America's largest natural disasters." Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "This is heroic writing that balances the big picture with minute details. Davenport has written an essential piece of San Francisco history, damning and necessary, that shines important light on a disaster known mostly in general terms." San Francisco Chronicle "Davenport brings fresh insights to the 1906 earthquake and devastating, city-wide fires in San Francisco... A tale both captivating and cautionary." Booklist "The Longest Minute represents extraordinary research that weaves a thousand stories -- from Jack London's to a ten year old child's -- into one. Every page is intense. You can feel the buildings shake and the earth open, and feel the terror that accompanied it. You feel almost burned by the description of the fire that destroyed the city, and you retreat block by block with the firemen. Perhaps more importantly, you learn why these things happened -- from geology to building codes to water pressure." -- John M. Barry, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Great Influenza "Matthew J. Davenport's reimagining of the 1906 earthquake and fires is narrative history of the highest order. Told in striking, visceral prose, the reader feels the horrific shaking underfoot, hears the cacophony of collapsing buildings and splintering timbers, and feels the heat of the dreaded conflagrations that follow in the quake's aftermath. Deeply-researched, The Longest Minute is a vital contribution to the history of the American West, a book that resurrects the courageous firefighters, first responders, military, and everyday citizens who risked their lives amid the rubble, flames and smoke. A stirring telling of a terrible event." -- Buddy Levy, bestselling author of Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice "Davenport's superb narrative, meticulously researched and written with quiet respect for the multiple experiences of the San Franciscans he follows, presents a sweeping portrait of a city as it endures a devastating earthquake and fire. Avoiding the hyperbole and hysteria which pervades disaster literature, he builds his story by listening intently to the voices of many and combing through city documents to give both a kaleidoscopic and a comprehensive view of what happened and why." -- Dr. Stephen Tobriner, Professor Emeritus of Architectural History, University of California Berkeley
Synopsis
A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice Matthew J. Davenport's The Longest Minute is the spellbinding true story of the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, and how a great earthquake sparked a devastating and preventable firestorm. At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco, catching most of the city asleep. For approximately one minute, shockwaves buckled streets, shattered water mains, collapsed buildings, crushed hundreds of residents to death and trapped many alive. Fires ignited and blazed through dry wooden ruins and grew into a firestorm. For the next three days, flames devoured collapsed ruins, killed trapped survivors, and nearly destroyed what was then the largest city in the American West. Meticulously researched and gracefully written, The Longest Minute is both a harrowing chronicle of devastation and the portrait of a city's resilience in the burning aftermath of greed and folly. Drawing on the letters and diaries and unpublished memoirs of survivors and previously unearthed archival records, Matthew Davenport combines history and science to tell the dramatic true story of one of the greatest disasters in American history.
LC Classification Number
F869.S357D384 2023
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (75)
- w***b (588)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGood seller and product good communication and fast shipping would use seller again. A1
- f***n (3936)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFAST SHIPPING!! Product as described, Excellent seller! Thank you!NWT Mens Ben Hogan Performance Tan Chinchilla Golf Shorts Size 40 UPF 50 (#356268314901)
- 1***d (215)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook just as described, fast shipping, thank you
More to explore :
- Matthew Inman Fiction & Books,
- Matthew Inman Paperbacks Books,
- Great Britain Maps & Atlases,
- Frederick the Great Hardcover Books,
- Fiction & Frederick the Great Books,
- Fiction Books & Matthew Inman Fiction,
- A Song of Ice and Fire Fiction Hardcover Books,
- Fiction Hardcover Frederick the Great Books,
- Antiquarian & Collectible Books Frederick the Great,
- A Song of Ice and Fire Science Fiction Fiction Fiction & Books
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (75)
- w***b (588)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGood seller and product good communication and fast shipping would use seller again. A1
- f***n (3936)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFAST SHIPPING!! Product as described, Excellent seller! Thank you!NWT Mens Ben Hogan Performance Tan Chinchilla Golf Shorts Size 40 UPF 50 (#356268314901)
- 1***d (215)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook just as described, fast shipping, thank you