A Descriptive Narrative Of The Earthquake Of August 31, 1886 (1887) is a book written by Carlyle McKinley. The book provides a detailed account of the earthquake that occurred on August 31, 1886, in Charleston, South Carolina. The author describes the events leading up to the earthquake, the earthquake itself, and the aftermath. He provides a vivid description of the destruction caused by the earthquake, including the collapse of buildings, the fires that broke out, and the loss of life. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the events to life. Overall, A Descriptive Narrative Of The Earthquake Of August 31, 1886 (1887) is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant natural disasters in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.