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Butler, Joyce, - Wildfire Loose: The Week Maine burned.
Kennebunkport, Maine, Durrell Publications, nd. 1st ed ss. VG HB in G DJ. In Ocober 1947, Maine experienced the worst fire disaster in its history . Fires feeding on woods, fields, even soils that. that was bone dry as a result of a prolonged drought, got away from firefighters and raged over 200,000 acres, three quarters of it forested. Nine communities were involved, four others suffered severe damage, 15 people died. Property loss was estimated at $30,000,000. "Wildfire Loose" vividly describes how the fires started, their incredible ferocity, the speed with which they spred through picturesque little towns, even Millionaires' Row in the Harbor and across beach resorts where people were forced to retreat into the ocean. It tells he story of the firefighters, their terror and their courage, and tragic stories of those who lost homes, livestock, pets, even loved ones and came back to rebuild, It tells of the vast out pouring of equipment and money into Maine, what Maine people did so another such catastrophe could not happen. Here for the first time is the complete story, it is a book long overdue. A collection of stunning vignettes, minutely detailed. Author Butler is a native of the State of Maine. born and raised in Portland She remembers the great fire, and her family and friends were among those who fought it so desperately. She now lives in a former ship-building area of the Kennebunks. She is the author of "Pages from a Journal" and "Kennebunkport Scrapbook". Her photo on back DJ flap. Sl edge wear to dj.
USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.25] Booknumber: BOOKS056151I
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USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.25] Booknumber: BOOKS056151I
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