Fradkin, Philip L

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the firestorms that followed, and the political corruption and racism that occurred during the reconstruction of the city.

Chronicles the life of Everett Ruess, who mysteriously disappeared at age twenty when he ventured into the Utah wilderness alone in 1934, describing his writings and artistic accomplishments, and discussing his interest in nature.

Provides a history of earthquakes, telling stories of legendary quakes in New York, New England, Europe, and other locations around the world; and takes a tour along California's San Andreas Fault, discussing why people choose to live in the path of danger.