The story of an eyewitness,By Jack London,Jack London (1876-1916),the most successful writer in America in the early 20th Century whose vigorous stories of men and animals against the environment, and survival against hardships were drawn mainly from his own experience.,The 1906 Earthquake,On April 18, 1906, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in North America struck San Francisco, California. The shaking of the earth was felt all the way from southern Oregon to Los Angeles and as far east as central Nevada. The quake formed a crack in the earths surface around 290 miles long. The earthquake and the great fire that followed destroyed much of the city of San Francisco. An estimated 28,000 buildings were lost, about half the citys population was left homeless, and more than 3,000 people perished.,Ground fissure,City hall destroyed,City on fire,Tent city,after earthquake,Question:,How to do when earthquake happens ?,1. If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move. Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, woodstoves, and heavy furniture or appliances that may fall over. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. Stay calm and encourage others to do likewise.,2. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines.,3. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs.,4. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.,5. If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.,The sorrows of Young Werther,Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Author:,Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer, pictorial artist, biologist, theoretical physicist, and polymath. He is considered the supreme genius of modern German literature. His works span the fields of poetry, drama, prose, philosophy, and science. His Faust has been called one of the greatest dramatic works of modern European literature. His other well-known literary works include his numerous poems, the Bildungsroman Wilhelm Meisters Apprenticeship, and the epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther.,“ The sorrows of Young Werther“ is about a full of wit, love nature of Young Werther, alone a person to the castle peak valley of dawn twilight, Lu Village, he could indulge in this fantastic natural scenery, be happy and pleased with oneself. This cozy days before long, victor at a ball met a beautiful young girl, Charlotte, and deeply in love with her. But who also did not think of Lotty had engaged, her loyalty to her cannot bring himself to love to victor.,This is for the passionate Victor a heavy blow, a series of problems attendant, he had to say goodbye to Charlotte, unwilling to leave. In the corruption of the society, he hit the wall again, soul suffering and loss, he once again return to the original village. Somewhere else! Charlotte married, kind-hearted villager is a suffer misfortune, his despair, at Ossie s Elegy, a pistol at his head . .,