A History Of The Great Minnesota Forest Fires

Author : Elton T. Brown
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
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Download or read book A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires written by Elton T. Brown and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 1894 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Elton T. Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780282407193
Total Pages : 310 pages
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Download or read book A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires written by Elton T. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires: Sandstone, Mission Creek, Hinckley, Pokegama, Skunk LakeIN launching this little volume upon the turbulent sea of an existence which may or may not prove altogether satisfac tory, the author feels called upon to state that in this work it is not his aim or desire to make an'especially interesting and readable volume, but more' particularly to chronicle a few facts in as terse a manner as may be relativeto, he thinks without exception, the most horrible calamity which has befallen any portion of the human race in modern times. He desires that what facts be here presents may be absolutely authentic in every detail, and his purpose in giving this work to the public is to place in a concise and readable form a full account of the fire in its awful voracity together with a description of the country over which it passed, and enough personal experiences to give the reader some small idea of the excruciating suffering of the survivors. Also thc efforts of a, generous people to alleviate their suffering, aswell as the heroic efl'orts of those upon whose courage and strength of character rested the lives of many hundred human beings. Pen cannot picture and tongue cannot tell the whole story. Young men will grow gray and their children gray and still history will hold no parallel to the Hinckley Forest Fires. The Johnstown Tragedy, so-called pales into insignificance beside it, as to the area affected and the amount of property destroyed, if not as. To loss of life; and let us hope and pray that from this time on we may be de livered from so terrible an ordeal as has just been undergone by the good people of Kanabec, Pine and Aitkin Counties in Minnesota and Douglas, Burnett and adjoining Counties in Wisconsin.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Andesite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781298619600
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires written by Anonymous and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 237 pages
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Author : Elton T. Brown
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781362867098
Total Pages : 310 pages
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Download or read book HIST OF THE GRT MINNESOTA FORE written by Elton T. Brown and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781295658381
Total Pages : 308 pages
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Download or read book A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires written by Anonymous and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A History Of The Great Minnesota Forest Fires: Sandstone, Mission Creek, Hinckley, Pokegama, Skunk Lake Elton T. Brown Brown, 1894 Forest fires; Hinckley (Minn.); Mission Creek (Minn.); Pokegama (Minn.); Sandstone (Minn.); Skunk Lake (Minn.)

Author : William Wilkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 494 pages
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Download or read book Memorials of the Minnesota Forest Fires in the Year 1894 written by William Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Daniel Brown
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493022016
Total Pages : 289 pages
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Download or read book Under a Flaming Sky written by Daniel Brown and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On September 1, 1894 two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping over 2,000 people. Daniel J. Brown recounts the events surrounding the fire in the first and only book on to chronicle the dramatic story that unfolded. Whereas Oregon's famous "Biscuit" fire in 2002 burned 350,000 acres in one week, the Hinckley fire did the same damage in five hours. The fire created its own weather, including hurricane-strength winds, bubbles of plasma-like glowing gas, and 200-foot-tall flames. In some instances, "fire whirls," or tornadoes of fire, danced out from the main body of the fire to knock down buildings and carry flaming debris into the sky. Temperatures reached 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit--the melting point of steel. As the fire surrounded the town, two railroads became the only means of escape. Two trains ran the gauntlet of fire. One train caught on fire from one end to the other. The heroic young African-American porter ran up and down the length of the train, reassuring the passengers even as the flames tore at their clothes. On the other train, the engineer refused to back his locomotive out of town until the last possible minute of escape. In all, more than 400 people died, leading to a revolution in forestry management practices and federal agencies that monitor and fight wildfires today. Author Daniel Brown has woven together numerous survivors' stories, historical sources, and interviews with forest fire experts in a gripping narrative that tells the fascinating story of one of North America's most devastating fires and how it changed the nation.

Author : Esther Elizabeth Larson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
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Download or read book Tales from the Minnesota Forest Fires written by Esther Elizabeth Larson and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residents of Spooner and Baudette found refuge by riding trains across the Rainy River to the town of Rainy River, Ontario. Sources put the death toll between 29 and 42 people. Thousands were left homeless with winter fast approaching. The American Red Cross assisted survivors; a tent city was built in a day to provide shelter, and many supplies were donated in order to rebuild. The Red Cross and the National Guard immediately began the rebuilding effort and many homesteaders now turned to the chore of land clearing with hopes for a crop in the spring. The lumber mills were either spared or undamaged; and so there was some reason for hopefulness for the future."--Wikipedia Sept. 2011.

Author : Alaina Wolter Lyseth
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439648654
Total Pages : 128 pages
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Download or read book Hinckley and the Fire of 1894 written by Alaina Wolter Lyseth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a force in nature more powerful than multiple atomic bombsthat was the Great Hinckley Fire of September 1, 1894. In only four hours, the fire incinerated over 400 square miles of forest, killed at least 418 settlers and an unknown number of forest-dwelling Native Americans, and destroyed six towns in a firestorm of flame. The elements that led to this unprecedented catastrophe included careless logging practices, a drought, freakish weather, and suspected sparks from passing locomotives. The story of the 1894 fire is a saga of devastation, heartbreak, heroism, survival, hope, and rebuilding that captured worldwide attention. Recently discovered photographs provide a backdrop for a fresh look at the events surrounding the disaster and the courage of the pioneers who survived to tell the tale.