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Fighting fire! : ten of the deadliest fires in American history and how we fought them
Examines ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco; the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub; the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County; and the catastrophe of 9/11.
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The Titanic
\"Perspectives on Modern World History : The Titanic provides historical background on key aspects of the naval disaster; readings about important controversies about the ship, the disaster, and its legacy; and personal narratives from individuals who lived through the event or were directly affected by it, as well as from contemporary figures who continue to influence our collective understanding of Titanic\"--Provided by publisher.
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What was the Great Chicago Fire?
\"On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump the Chicago River twice. The Chicago Waterworks burned down, making it impossible to fight the fire. Finally after two days, Mother Nature took over, with rain smothering the flames\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Earth, wind, fire, and rain : real tales of temperamental elements
Examines \"five of America's deadliest natural disasters that were made worse by human error, ignorance, and greed\"--Back cover.
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