A decent account of both the earthquake and subsequent fires, with interesting insight to key personalities—firemen, politicians, military officers, aA decent account of both the earthquake and subsequent fires, with interesting insight to key personalities—firemen, politicians, military officers, and citizens alike. Smith utilizes a bit too much artistic license, however, in conveying the thoughts of these people at times. Unless such thoughts were truly documented, (which these do not seem to be) they tend to undermine the legitimacy of the book....more
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