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The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account

Peter Pernin
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The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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Peter Pernin

The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Peshtigo, Wisconsin • 1870s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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In "The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account," Peter Pernin recounts the harrowing experience of an individual surviving the catastrophic Peshtigo Fire of 1871. This narrative provides insights into the chaos and destruction of the event, highlighting personal resilience and survival amidst the devastating blaze.

Dark

Unnerving

Melancholic

Informative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

144 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account by Peter Pernin offers a vivid personal narrative of the catastrophic 1871 fire. Readers appreciate its historical authenticity and gripping details. However, some criticize the narrative for lacking broader contextual analysis. Overall, it is valued for its firsthand perspective on a tragic event.

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Who Should Read The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account?

A reader drawn to The Great Peshtigo Fire: An Eyewitness Account by Peter Pernin would likely enjoy historical narratives and firsthand accounts of catastrophic events. Comparable to readers of The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough, they appreciate detailed exploration of human resilience amid disaster.

4.3

144 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Peshtigo, Wisconsin • 1870s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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