Name: A Crack in the Edge of the World
Start: 2010-11-02T00:30:00

A Crack in the Edge of the World

A Crack in the Edge of the World

We will discuss A Crack in the Edge of the World, a story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake by Simon Winchester, an award-winning historian and Oxford-trained geologist who discusses not just the physical impact of the quake, but its broader impact on the cultural and economic development of Northern California. As a reminder, this is a book discussion group. The author will NOT be present. However, Simon Winchester will speak to The Club in Lafayette on November 14. Book here.

MLF: SF Book Discussion
Location: SF Club Office
Time: 5:30 p.m. program
Cost: FREE
Program Organizer: Howard Crane

November 1, 2010

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