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Earthquake at Dawn - (Great Episodes) by Kristiana Gregory (Paperback)

Earthquake at Dawn - (Great Episodes) by  Kristiana Gregory (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Having survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, photographer Edith Irvine and her assistant, Daisy Valentine, documented the devastation. This true story includes many of Irvine's photos. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>It's April 18, 1906, and a powerful earthquake has just rocked San Francisco. Photographer Edith Irvine and her assistant, Daisy Valentine, survive the tragedy. Armed with Edith's camera, the two women set out to document the devastation--even as buildings crumble around them and soldiers promise to shoot anyone trying to photograph the crippled city.<br> Based on the real-life experience of photographer Edith Irvine, this harrowing tale of bravery and survival includes many of Irvine's now-famous photographs.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Touching and exciting, this close-up has immediacy and an authentic voice that bring history vividly to life.--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>KRISTIANA GREGORY is </b>the author of several award-winning novels. She lives in Boise, Idaho.<br>

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