Fire in the Grove: The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and Its Aftermath
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- Synopsis
- On Saturday night, November 28. 1942, Boston suffered its worst disaster ever. At the city's premier nightspot, the Cocoanut Grove, the largest nightclub fire in U.S. history took the lives of 492 people—nearly one of every two people on the premises. It spread through the overcrowded club with breathtaking speed. In a mere eight minutes anyone left inside was either dead or doomed. Against the backdrop of Boston politics, cronyism, and corruption, author John C. Esposito re-creates the drama of the fire and explores the public outcry that followed. In retelling the horrific events of one of America's most cataclysmic tragedies, Esposito has fashioned both a gripping narrative and a vibrant portrait of the era.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 268 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780306814235
- Publisher:
- Perseus Books Group
- Date of Addition:
- 07/10/21
- Copyrighted By:
- John C. Esposito
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
- Submitted By:
- BookLady
- Proofread By:
- Shirley Koda
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.