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Hinckley and the Fire of 1894

By Alaina Wolter Lyseth , Walt Tomas

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Year
2014
ISBN
1467112968, 9781467112963
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
89 MB (93585702 bytes)
Series
Images of America
Pages
128\128
Topic
History
Time added
2016-04-23 09:51:41
History;Photography & Video;Arts & Photography;Tra

Description

Imagine a force in nature more powerful than multiple atomic bombsthat was the Great Hinckley Fire of September 1, 1894. In only four hours, the fire incinerated over 400 square miles of forest, killed at least 418 settlers and an unknown number of forest-dwelling Native Americans, and destroyed six towns in a firestorm of flame. The elements that led to this unprecedented catastrophe included careless logging practices, a drought, freakish weather, and suspected sparks from passing locomotives. The story of the 1894 fire is a saga of devastation, heartbreak, heroism, survival, hope, and rebuilding that captured worldwide attention. Recently discovered photographs provide a backdrop for a fresh look at the events surrounding the disaster and the courage of the pioneers who survived to tell the tale.

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