Online Program

Online Lecture: The 1906 Earthquake — The Disaster That Changed Everything

Program No. 24314RJ
Join us on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A with the author of "1906" — the novel that changed San Francisco history.
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At a Glance

Join James Dalessandro for the 20th anniversary of his #1 best-selling novel "1906," the epic story of the devastating San Francisco earthquake. Filled with colorful details, incredible characters and shocking revelations, the story chronicles the total destruction of America's wildest and wickedest city of the time. The San Francisco Chronicle called Dalessandro a 2004 “publishing sensation.” The novel, along with "The Damnedest, Finest Ruins" — his award-winning documentary about the earthquake — convinced the city’s Board of Supervisors to dismiss the 100-year old death count of 478 and replace it with 3,000-plus, a resolution that made worldwide news.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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James Dalessandro
James Dalessandro is a bestselling novelist, journalist and filmmaker. His novel "1906," an epic re-creation of the San Francisco Earthquake, was a #1 National Bestseller in Historical Fiction in its Kindle/digital release, as was his "Citizen Jane" in True Crime. His documentary "The Damnedest Finest Ruins" changed San Francisco history when city supervisors unanimously passed his resolution setting aside the death count of 478 and recognizing his figure of 3,000 plus. James has lectured to Road Scholars on dozens of topics for 15+ years.

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James Dalessandro is a bestselling novelist, journalist and filmmaker. His novel "1906," an epic re-creation of the San Francisco Earthquake, was a #1 National Bestseller in Historical Fiction in its Kindle/digital release, as was his "Citizen Jane" in True Crime. His documentary "The Damnedest Finest Ruins" changed San Francisco history when city supervisors unanimously passed his resolution setting aside the death count of 478 and recognizing his figure of 3,000 plus. James has lectured to Road Scholars on dozens of topics for 15+ years.





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