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San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake and Fire

A special series of books taken from First Person Accounts. New and republished books from the event -- illustrated by professional artists and photographers -- all with many photographs and illustrations of the time.

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Two Weeks in San Francisco
The Story of the Earthquake and Fire
By Douglas Westfall & Henry C. Koerper

Taken from an unpublished first person account of The Earthquake and Fire. Includes over 250 professional photographs of the time, including panoramas, aerials, and over 50 full-size stereo views, plus:
100 unpublished photos from glass plate collections.

$30.00

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The Story of the Great Disaster
San Francisco’s 1906 Earthquake & Fire
By W. G. Zeigler

The story told by an author who was standing on Market Street at the moment of the earthquake. Over 100 original photographs of San Francisco and the vicinity, provide a wide vista of the Earthquake and Fire.

$18.00

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Recollections of the Fire
San Francisco’s 1906 Earthquake and Fire
By James W. Byrne

A memoir of San Francisco’s 1906 Earthquake & Fire, the story follows a young man in his quest to save his mother's jewels from the damage of the earthquake and fire.
An excellent story for the entire family and:
Delightfully illustrated by Junius Cravens.

$12.00

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San Francisco Is No More
San Francisco’s 1906 Earthquake and Fire
By Ronald G. Fick

Taken from the letters of a 27 year old banker born in The Great City. His own mansion slightly damaged, he donates it's use to the prestigious Pacific Union Club, while moving down the peninsula to his winter home.
Illustrated with professional photography from 1906.

$12.00

Distributing books published by The Paragon Agency, Publishers
Orange, California

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