A Crack in the Edge of the World

The Great American Earthquake of 1906

(Author) Simon Winchester
Format: Paperback
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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780141016344
Publish year:
2006
Publish date:
April 6, 2006

Simon Winchester

Simon Winchester is a British author known for his best-selling book "The Professor and the Madman," which explores the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. His literary style is meticulous and engaging, blending history and storytelling seamlessly. Winchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to make complex subjects accessible and captivating to a wide audience.

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