The Great Chicago Fire: Accident, Arson, Or Conspiracy?

The Great Chicago Fire: Accident, Arson, Or Conspiracy?

Author: ANONYMOUS

Publisher: THE PUBLISHER

Published: 2024-02-28

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This book delves into the intriguing mystery surrounding the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Was it truly an accident caused by Mrs. O'Leary's cow, or was it a deliberate act of arson or even a wider conspiracy? With meticulous research and analysis, the author explores the calm before the storm, the night of the inferno, and the aftermath of the devastating fire. The narrative probes into the various theories and speculations surrounding the fire's origins, including the role of rivalries and vendettas, political motivations, and secret societies. Investigative dead ends, flawed investigations, and cover-ups are closely examined, offering readers a captivating journey into the enigma. The book also explores the psychological profiling of the culprit, the cultural impact of the tragedy, and the legacy of the Great Chicago Fire on fire safety and economic recovery. This meticulously researched and gripping exploration of a historical mystery will leave readers questioning what really happened that fateful night and its lasting impact on the city of Chicago.


The Lost Property Office

The Lost Property Office

Author: James R. Hannibal

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-11-08

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1481467093

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"An American boy travels with his family to London for his mother to find his father, but it turns out his father was involved with something nefarious--and now so is he"--


Inside Connecticut and the Civil War

Inside Connecticut and the Civil War

Author: Matthew Warshauer

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2014-01-08

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0819573973

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This collection of nine original essays provides a rich new understanding of Connecticut’s vital role in the Civil War. The book’s nine chapters address an array of individual topics that together weave an intricate fabric depicting the state’s involvement in this tumultuous period of American history. In-depth examinations of subjects as diverse as the abolitionist movement in Windham County, the shipbuilding industry in Mystic, and post-traumatic stress disorder in Connecticut veterans serve as an excellent companion to Matthew Warshauer’s earlier book on the subject, Connecticut in the American Civil War: Slavery, Sacrifice, and Survival. Contributors include David C. W. Batch, Luke G. Boyd, James E. Brown, Michael Conlin, Emily E. Gifford, Todd Jones, Diana Moraco, Carol Patterson-Martineau, and Michael Sturges. Ebook Edition Note: 6 illustrations have been redacted.


The Insurance Field

The Insurance Field

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Publisher:

Published: 1913

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13:

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Vols. for 1910-56 include convention proceedings of various insurance organizations.