In November of 1872, a massive fire broke out in Boston that destroyed over 65 acres of the city's downtown core. In this gripping account, Frank E. Frothingham describes the events leading up to the fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters to contain the blaze, and the aftermath of the disaster. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of firefighting or the resilience of cities in the face of adversity.

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