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The Great Chicago Fire

by Robert Cromie

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One of the best narrative histories ever written about the devastating fire has been reprinted in this oversized, illustrated edition. Over 150 photos and illustrations.

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Important places: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Important events: Great Chicago Fire (1871)
Original language: English

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 977.3 — History & geography History of North America North central United States Illinois
LCC: F548.42 .C8 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history Illinois
BISAC: HIS HISTORY United States State & Local General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1993
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 977.3
LCC: F548.42 .C8

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