The Burning Of Chelsea (1908)

The Burning of Chelsea is a historical book written by Walter Merriam Pratt in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the catastrophic fire that destroyed the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts on April 12, 1908. The author provides a comprehensive narrative of the events leading up to the fire, the fire itself, and the aftermath of the disaster. Pratt describes the heroic efforts of the firefighters and other emergency responders who worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and rescue the residents of the city. He also delves into the political and social factors that contributed to the disaster, including the inadequate fire protection measures in place at the time. The book is a valuable historical record of a significant event in American history and provides insight into the challenges faced by communities in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.