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Massachusetts Disasters: True Stories of Tragedy and Survival

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Facing Unimaginable Events With Courage

It's only human to be fascinated by disasters--and uplifted by reports of survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances. This book takes you back to Massachusetts' most catastrophic events, vividly re-creating the moments that changed the state forever. The twenty-five true stories presented here are a chilling reminder to expect the unexpected.

From the 1874 Mill River flood and wreck of the City of Columbus, in 1884, to the Cocoanut Grove fire, ...