Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of The Great Fire In Boston, November 9 to 10, 1872 is a historical book written by Charles Carleton Coffin. The book provides a detailed account of the catastrophic fire that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, in November 1872. The fire started in a warehouse on Summer Street and quickly spread, eventually engulfing over 60 acres of the city and destroying more than 700 buildings.Coffin's book describes the events leading up to the fire, including the dry weather conditions and the inadequate firefighting equipment and personnel in the city at the time. He also provides a vivid description of the fire itself, the efforts of the firefighters to contain it, and the devastation it caused.In addition to the narrative of the fire, Coffin's book also includes photographs and illustrations of the damage done to the city, as well as accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire. The book serves as both a historical record of the event and a tribute to the bravery of the firefighters and citizens who worked to save their city.Overall, The Story Of The Great Fire In Boston, November 9 to 10, 1872 is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Boston or the history of firefighting in the United States.The Story Of The Great Fire In Boston, November 9 to 10, 1872 By Carlton An Eyewitness.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.
