Bibliograph

The Great Chicago Fire and the myth of Mrs. O'Leary's cow, by Richard F. Bales ; foreword by Thomas F. Schwartz

Type

Label

The Great Chicago Fire and the myth of Mrs. O'Leary's cow, by Richard F. Bales ; foreword by Thomas F. Schwartz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-333) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Great Chicago Fire and the myth of Mrs. O'Leary's cow

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50129289

Responsibility statement

by Richard F. Bales ; foreword by Thomas F. Schwartz

Table Of Contents

A city on fire -- The exoneration of Mrs. O'Leary -- Debunking other myths -- The real cause -- The inquiry, charade or coverup? -- Mrs. O'Leary's legacy -- Questions, mysteries, and controversies -- Behind the conclusions -- "How it originated" -- Selections from the transcript of the inquiry -- The board's final report

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