The Longest Minute
Narrated by Traber Burns
- Released
- October 17, 2023
- Length
- 17 hrs 19 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
At 5:12 am on April 18, 1906, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked San Francisco, leading to widespread destruction and chaos that lasted for three days as fires ravaged the city. In "The Longest Minute," Matthew Davenport meticulously weaves together personal accounts, archival documents, and expert insights to narrate this monumental disaster and its impact on one of America's largest cities. The audiobook blends history and science, providing a gripping account of both the devastation experienced and the resilience shown in the aftermath.
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