Disasters And Heroic Rescues Of California True Stories Of Tragedy And Survival

It's only human to be fascinated by disasters - and uplifted by reports of heroic rescues in the face of such overwhelming circumstances. Disasters and Heroic Rescues of California includes nineteen accounts of tragedy and triumph from two centuries of Golden State history. These incredible but true stories are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected and to respect the powerful, often deadly forces of nature. Experience the drama of: The Donner Party's tragic struggle to survive the winter of 1846-1847The 1906 earthquake and fire that ravaged the resilient city of San FranciscoThe worst peacetime naval disaster in U.S. history: the wreck of seven destroyers at Point Arguello in 1923 in heavy fog.The 1953 Rattlesnake Ridge blaze that trapped fifteen firefightersThe 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that shook more than 70,000 World Series spectators - and left California's Central Coast in turmoil Whether the events happened long ago or within your lifetime, you'll be moved by these suspenseful stories and historic photos.Jones, Ray is the author of 'Disasters And Heroic Rescues Of California True Stories Of Tragedy And Survival', published 2006 under ISBN 9780762738229 and ISBN 0762738227.