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portada THE PESHTIGO FIRE OF 1871. The Forgotten American Wildfire Disaster That Killed Thousands In A Single Night
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
150
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x0.8 cm
ISBN13
9798257887642

THE PESHTIGO FIRE OF 1871. The Forgotten American Wildfire Disaster That Killed Thousands In A Single Night

Kenneth M. Simmons (Author) · Independently published · Paperback

THE PESHTIGO FIRE OF 1871. The Forgotten American Wildfire Disaster That Killed Thousands In A Single Night - Kenneth M. Simmons

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Synopsis "THE PESHTIGO FIRE OF 1871. The Forgotten American Wildfire Disaster That Killed Thousands In A Single Night"

The deadliest wildfire in American history was almost forgotten... but its story will leave you shaken.


On a single night in 1871, an unstoppable inferno tore through a quiet timber town, erasing lives, homes, and entire communities in hours. While the world turned its attention elsewhere, the truth of what happened in Peshtigo faded into the background.

What you're about to discover will change how you see disasters, history, and the fragile balance between nature and human ambition.

This gripping historical account takes you deep into the rise of a town built on timber, the silent dangers hidden in its growth, and the terrifying night when everything collapsed. You will witness the chaos, the impossible choices, and the raw human struggle to survive as fire consumed everything in its path.


Inside this book, you will uncover:
• The hidden conditions that made the disaster inevitable
• The overlooked stories of survival and loss
• How weather, industry, and human decisions combined with deadly consequences
• Why this tragedy was overshadowed and nearly erased from memory
• The powerful lessons that still apply to modern wildfires today


Few people know that the Peshtigo Fire was more devastating than other famous disasters of its time. Even fewer understand why it happened or what it teaches us about the world we live in now.


This book matters because it brings back a lost chapter of history, one that reveals not just what happened, but why it happened and what it means for us today. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a curious reader, or someone drawn to true stories of survival, this journey will stay with you long after the final page.


The fire may be gone, but its lessons still burn.

Ready to uncover the truth?
Get your copy today and step into the story that history almost forgot.

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