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Bezig met laden... Chicago Calamities (IL): Disaster in the Windy Citydoor Gayle Soucek
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Chicago Calamities is a quick book to read. It recounts some of the most infamous disasters of the windy city such as the Great Fire and the Haymarket Square riots but also some that are much less known like the 1954 killer water surge. Each disaster has its own short chapter and pictures. Overall, it's a good jumping off point in finding topics to read further on. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Fire and flood, train wreck and tornado--a look at the many disasters Chicago has endured over the years, with photos and illustrations. The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity. This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer water surge that swept in on a calm summer day; the 1967 tornado that ripped through rush hour traffic; the 1886 Haymarket Square riot that put Chicago on the anarchist map; and many other acts of nature and human folly. As you witness a fireproof theater burn, a flood rise up without rain, and one of the greatest maritime disasters occur within city limits, you'll gain a new appreciation for how this city has endured through unexpected tragedies and produced many unlikely heroes. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)977.3History and Geography North America Midwestern U.S. IllinoisLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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