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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Massachusetts Disasters: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival (Disasters)by Larry Pletcher
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:It’s only human to be fascinated by disasters—and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. Larry Pletcher takes you back to Massachusetts’s most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the Bay State forever. The twenty-one true stories in Massachusetts Disasters are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected and to respect the powerful, often deadly forces of nature. Experience the drama of: Boston’s fight from the brink of destruction during the great fire of 1872 The blizzard of 1888—New England’s benchmark winter storm The 1919 deadly rupture of a two-million-gallon container of molassaes The 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire that took nearly 500 lives The 1956 rescue of the passengers and crew of the Andrea Doria The underground miracle in the 1990 AMTRAK crash Synopsis:Twenty of Massachusetts most catastrophic incidents due to natural and other causes are recounted here Featured are the 1874 Mill River flood the blizzard of 1888 the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Bostons North End and four shipwrecks About the AuthorLarry Pletcher has investigated the natural treasures and history of New England for nearly thirty years. After graduating from Princeton University and receiving an advanced degree from UCLA, Larry returned east and combined a professional career with freelance writing, photography, and avid exploration. A resident of Warner, New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife and daughter, Larry has called an old New England farmhouse home since 1975. He is the author of It Happened in Massachusetts and several outdoor recreation guides. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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