The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
ISBN-10
0736868755
ISBN-13
9780736868754
Series
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2006-08
Publisher
Capstone
Author
Kay Melchisedech Olson

Description

In graphic novel format, tells the story of the 1871 fire that destroyed much of Chicago, Illinois, examining its causes, the resulting devastation, and its aftermath.

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