| Author |
Loesch, Frank J. (Frank Joseph), 1852-1944 |
| LoC No. |
27002430
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| Title |
Personal Experiences During the Chicago Fire, 1871
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| Original Publication |
Frank J. Loesch,1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Personal Experiences During the Chicago Fire, 1871" by Frank J. Loesch is a firsthand historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The book recounts the devastating Chicago Fire of October 1871, drawing on the author’s personal experiences and observations as a witness to this catastrophic event. It explores themes of loss, survival, and human resilience amid disaster. In his narrative, Loesch recounts details leading up to the fire, describing the city’s wooden structures and the conditions that contributed to the fire's rapid spread. As the event unfolds, he shares vivid descriptions of the chaos and panic engulfing the populace, including his own terrifying escape from the flames. Throughout the account, he highlights moments of both despair and humanity, such as people helping one another salvage belongings, extraordinary acts of bravery, and the sheer overwhelming destruction of the city. Ultimately, Loesch reflects on the resilience of the people of Chicago as they began the arduous process of rebuilding their lives and the city in the aftermath of the fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F516: United States local history: Ohio River and Valley.
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| Subject |
Great Fire, Chicago, Ill., 1871
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| Subject |
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- To 1875
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66433 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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