The Great Boston Fire
The Great Boston Fire

Author: Stephanie Schorow

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1493054996

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For two days in November, 1872, a massive fire swept through Boston, leaving the downtown in ruins and the population traumatized. Coming barely a year after the infamous Chicago fire, Boston’s inferno turned out to be one of the most expensive fires per acre in US history. Yet today few are aware of how close Boston came to destruction. Boston author Stephanie Schorow masterfully recounts the fire’s history from the foolish decisions that precipitated it to the heroics of firefighters who fought it. Lavishly illustrated with period artwork and photographs and published just before the fire’s 150th anniversary, The Great Boston Fire captures the drama of a life-and-death battle in the heart of the city.

Bell
Bell

Author: Robert V. Bruce

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780801496912

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A reprint of the 1973 biography of the American inventor. Divided into pre-telephone, telephone, and post-telephone sections, also covers his work with the Smithsonian, the deaf, the National Geographic Society, and Science magazine. Paper edition ($12.95) not seen. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Characters, Tales and Tragedies In the Boston Fire Department
Characters, Tales and Tragedies In the Boston Fire Department

Author: Richard Connelly

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Published: 2014-08-29

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1478739754

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The characters and tales from the author’s 42 years with the BFD will be sure to hold your interest and put a smile on your face. There may just be a tear in your eye when you read about the tragedies he has seen over the years. It is written not only for the lay person, but the firefighter as well. You are sure to be entertained.

Large Bells of America
Large Bells of America

Author: Neil Goeppinger

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-31

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781939237453

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Large Bells of America provides a host of information for enthusiasts and collectors, as well as for those interested in bells, and the part played by these American symbols in United States history and our cultural and Christian heritage. Includes a comprehensive directory of foundries and a large number of color photographs and illustrations.