Michigan's Great Thumb Fires of 1871 and 1881

Michigan's Great Thumb Fires of 1871 and 1881

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Michigan's Great Thumb Fires of 1871 and 1881

Michigan's Great Thumb Fires of 1871 and 1881

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It is unimaginable to picture whole cities burning, much less whole counties, but that was the case in 1871, and then remarkably, ten years later again in 1881. The whole Michigan Thumb suffered two disastrous fires. The Thumb Fire of 1881 brought the American Red Cross to the first major disaster they brought relief to. The combination of the two fires marked the end of the lumber industry in the Thumb and the clearing of the land for agriculture. But that was the only benefit, as each fire brought over 200 dead, tens of thousands homeless, and thousands suffering burns, inhalation, smoke blindness, and more from the fires.

Book Details

ISBN
9781718122819
Binding
Paperback
Authors
Alan Naldrett
Publisher
Independently Published
Published Date
January 26, 2019
Language
English
Pages
64
Physical Info
0.13 in H x 11 in L x 8.5 in W (0.38 lb)

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