O'Nan, Stewart

The Circus Fire

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ISBN 13:
9780385496858
author:
O'Nan, Stewart
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Anchor Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2001
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
132mm X 23mm
Genre:
History - U.S.
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.08

Description

The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy by Stewart O'Nan is a gripping account of one of the most devastating disasters in circus history. On a summer afternoon in 1944, a fire broke out during a Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance, trapping over 8,000 people inside. The ensuing disaster was catastrophic, claiming the lives of 167 people. Stewart O'Nan's masterful narrative brings to life the harrowing events of that day, drawing on interviews with hundreds of survivors. He skillfully recreates the chaos and panic as people scrambled for the exits, while also highlighting the bravery and selflessness of those who risked their own lives to save others. Brilliantly constructed and exceptionally moving, The Circus Fire is a powerful exploration of human behavior under extreme stress.

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