The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B.: June 20th, 1877 (1877)

The Story Of The Great Fire In St. John, N.B.: June 20th, 1877 is a historical account of a devastating fire that occurred in the city of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada on June 20th, 1877. The book was written by George Stewart Jr. and was published in the same year that the fire occurred.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the fire, the fire itself, and the aftermath. It includes firsthand accounts from witnesses and survivors, as well as photographs and illustrations of the destruction caused by the fire.The fire began in a warehouse on Water Street and quickly spread to nearby buildings, fueled by strong winds and dry weather. The fire department was unable to contain the blaze, and it eventually spread to the entire business district of the city.The fire destroyed over 1,600 buildings and left over 13,000 people homeless. The book describes the heroic efforts of firefighters and volunteers who worked tirelessly to try to contain the fire and help those affected by it.Overall, The Story Of The Great Fire In St. John, N.B.: June 20th, 1877 provides a fascinating and detailed account of a significant event in Canadian history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of St. John or the history of firefighting in Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.