Fighting Fire!: Ten of the Deadliest Fires in American History and How We Fought Them
Cooper, Michael L.
ISBN 10: 0805097147 ISBN 13: 9780805097146
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (edition ), 2014
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Synopsis:
From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them.
Fighting Fire! brings to life 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. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit.
About the Author:
Michael L. Cooper is the award-winning author of many history and biography books for young readers. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Title: Fighting Fire!: Ten of the Deadliest Fires ...
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (edition )
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included