City on Fire

The Explosion that Devastated a Texas Town and Ignited a Historic Legal Battle

Autori

• Bill Minutaglio

Parametri

• 314 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti

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The narrative delves into the catastrophic 1947 disaster in Texas City, where two ships carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer exploded, leading to widespread destruction. Through intimate accounts, the book explores the human impact and the chaos that ensued, highlighting the personal stories and experiences of those affected by one of America's deadliest industrial accidents. The detailed examination of the event offers a poignant reflection on tragedy and resilience in the face of overwhelming disaster.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

(In brossura)