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The Great Fire
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy
10 posts | 5 read | 2 to read
An account of the Great Chicago Fire combines archival photographs and drawings with personal accounts by its survivors and historical documents.
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alexvaughn
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy
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This book shares the story of the Great Chicago fire. It talks about how the fire started and spread as well as the aftermath

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alexvaughn
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy

This would be a great book to talk about the Industrial Revolution. You could also use this book to talk about fire safety

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alexvaughn
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy

“The fire raged through the night, and the city of Chicago was in flames. Nothing could stop it.”

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JackHowley5
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy

Child centered story to teach about one of the biggest fires in American history

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JackHowley5
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy

“The fire that night was no ordinary blaze.“

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JackHowley5
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy
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This book provides a detailed, poignant account of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, describing how it started, the devastation it caused, and the city's remarkable recovery.

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sophiekinnett
The Great Fire | Jim Murphy

The story recounts the devastating events of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Murphy explores the fire's causes, its impact on the city, and the subsequent rebuilding efforts. The book provides a narrative, drawing on primary sources to show the human times during this pivotal moment history. It offers an insightful look at the things people went through in the aftermath of this historic disaster.