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Dark Tide, The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
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Stephen Puleo's "Dark Tide" offers a comprehensive account of the 1919 Boston Molasses Flood.
The book delves into the disaster's causes, from faulty construction and corporate negligence to the human cost and the subsequent legal battles.
Puleo masterfully weaves together historical accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and investigative journalism to paint a vivid picture of the event.
The narrative explores the social and economic context of the time, highlighting the impact on the largely immigrant North End community.
Ultimately, "Dark Tide" serves as a cautionary tale about industrial accidents and corporate responsibility.
The book delves into the disaster's causes, from faulty construction and corporate negligence to the human cost and the subsequent legal battles.
Puleo masterfully weaves together historical accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and investigative journalism to paint a vivid picture of the event.
The narrative explores the social and economic context of the time, highlighting the impact on the largely immigrant North End community.
Ultimately, "Dark Tide" serves as a cautionary tale about industrial accidents and corporate responsibility.
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