Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 107 Brooks, George W. (George William) 1863 1952 Brooks, George Washington The Spirit of 1906 Produced by David Schwan "The Spirit of 1906" by George W. Brooks is a historical account reflecting on the devastating earthquake and subsequent fires that struck San Francisco in the early 20th century, specifically on April 18, 1906. Written in the early 1920s, this work recounts the impact of the disaster on the city, particularly through the lens of the California Insurance Company, of which Brooks was a key member as Secretary and Treasurer. The book explores themes of resilience and honor in the face of monumental loss and attempts to maintain the integrity of business operations during a crisis. In this narrative, Brooks shares his vivid recollections of the quake, the immediate chaos that ensued, and the subsequent efforts undertaken by the California Insurance Company to honor its commitments to policyholders in a time of widespread destruction. The book provides detailed accounts of his personal experiences during the disaster, the challenges faced by the company in assessing damages, and the heroic resolve of its directors and stockholders who pledged to pay all valid claims in full. Throughout the passages, Brooks emphasizes the spirit of collaboration, the sacrifices made by individuals, and the determination to rebuild San Francisco, ultimately portraying a compelling tale of courage and community in a time of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Disaster -- California -- San Francisco Earthquakes -- California -- San Francisco HG Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 87965 2025-07-03T08:38:00.640020 text/html 84025 2014-03-11T15:10:00 text/html 105510 2025-07-03T08:38:05.292993 application/epub+zip 103981 2025-07-03T08:38:03.026012 application/epub+zip 96294 2025-07-03T08:38:01.986022 application/epub+zip 190689 2025-07-03T08:38:06.950977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183376 2025-07-03T08:38:04.671024 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160387 2022-09-03T13:09:43.461866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80071 2025-07-03T08:38:00.381050 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79912 2014-03-11T15:09:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18954 2025-07-03T08:38:07.065978 application/rdf+xml 12104 2025-07-03T08:38:02.468018 image/jpeg 3285 2025-07-03T08:38:02.226008 image/jpeg 31251 2014-03-11T15:12:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 30367 2014-03-11T15:12:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 102272 2025-07-03T08:38:00.648024 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog