About This Book
A contemporary account documents a major urban earthquake that immediately triggered catastrophic fires, describing the sequence of shocks, the spread of conflagration over successive days, the collapse of public buildings, and the use of dynamite and military forces to check the blaze. The narrative interweaves eyewitness testimonies of rescue, death, refugees, and makeshift camps, photographic illustrations, and chapters comparing the event to other historic disasters, including a volcanic eruption. Relief efforts, public donations, and scientific observations on seismic and volcanic activity are presented alongside vivid depictions of ruined neighborhoods and the logistical challenges of shelter, food, and law enforcement during the emergency.
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