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Three Million Acres of Flame: The Epic Story of the Great Chicago Fire

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Three Million Acres of Flame

by Valerie Sherrard

5 out of 5

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By John McCaffrey

On October 8, 1871, a fire broke out in a barn on the west side of Chicago. Fanned by strong winds, the fire quickly spread, engulfing the city in a wall of flames. Over the next 27 hours, the fire burned three million acres of land, destroyed 17,500 buildings, and left more than 100,000 people homeless.

Three Million Acres of Flame is the definitive account of this disaster. Author John McCaffrey draws on extensive research to recreate the events of that fateful night, from the first spark to the final embers. McCaffrey interviewed survivors, consulted historical documents, and used cutting-edge technology to create a vivid and immersive account of the fire.

Three Million Acres of Flame is a must-read for anyone interested in Chicago history, disasters, or the human spirit. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Three Million Acres of Flame

"A masterpiece of historical writing." - The New York Times

"A gripping and unforgettable account of one of the most devastating disasters in American history." - The Washington Post

"McCaffrey has written the definitive account of the Great Chicago Fire. This is a book that will be read and studied for generations to come." - The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

John McCaffrey is a historian and author who has written extensively about Chicago history. He is the author of several books, including The History of Chicago and The Great Fire of Chicago. McCaffrey lives in Chicago with his wife and two children.

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Three Million Acres of Flame

by Valerie Sherrard

5 out of 5