Holocaust!

The Shocking Story of the Boston Cocoanut Grove Fire

Nonfiction, History, Military, Other, United States, Americas, 20th Century
Cover of the book Holocaust! by Paul Benzaquin, Golden Springs Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Benzaquin ISBN: 9781787202535
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing Publication: November 11, 2016
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing Language: English
Author: Paul Benzaquin
ISBN: 9781787202535
Publisher: Golden Springs Publishing
Publication: November 11, 2016
Imprint: Golden Springs Publishing
Language: English

First published in November 1959, this is the bestselling account of the fire at The Cocoanut Grove, a premier nightclub during the post-Prohibition 1930s and 1940s in Boston, Massachusetts, on the night of November 28, 1942.

It was the scene of the deadliest nightclub fire in history, killing 492 people and injuring hundreds more. The scale of the tragedy shocked the nation and briefly replaced the events of World War II in newspaper headlines. It led to a reform of safety standards and codes across the U.S., and to major changes in the treatment and rehabilitation of burn victims internationally.

Written by radio broadcaster and Boston Globe journalist, Paul Benzaquin, this book is widely regarded as one of the most harrowing tales in the annals of disaster: a story of panic and desperation, of chaos and utter fear, it is also a story of almost incredible courage and ingenuity in the midst of despair.

What gives this story lasting value is its emphasis on the aftermath of the fire: the medical innovations wrought by hospital workers in their attempt to save lives; the change in safety regulations brought about by the official enquiry in to the causes of the fire.

Paul Benzaquin has scrupulously sifted facts from fancy and with powerful dramatic force molded these and other important elements into a stunning narrative, making Holocaust! a powerful book.

Unmissable reading.

Contains a detailed layout plan of The Cocanut Grove illustrated with over 20 black-and-white photographs.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

First published in November 1959, this is the bestselling account of the fire at The Cocoanut Grove, a premier nightclub during the post-Prohibition 1930s and 1940s in Boston, Massachusetts, on the night of November 28, 1942.

It was the scene of the deadliest nightclub fire in history, killing 492 people and injuring hundreds more. The scale of the tragedy shocked the nation and briefly replaced the events of World War II in newspaper headlines. It led to a reform of safety standards and codes across the U.S., and to major changes in the treatment and rehabilitation of burn victims internationally.

Written by radio broadcaster and Boston Globe journalist, Paul Benzaquin, this book is widely regarded as one of the most harrowing tales in the annals of disaster: a story of panic and desperation, of chaos and utter fear, it is also a story of almost incredible courage and ingenuity in the midst of despair.

What gives this story lasting value is its emphasis on the aftermath of the fire: the medical innovations wrought by hospital workers in their attempt to save lives; the change in safety regulations brought about by the official enquiry in to the causes of the fire.

Paul Benzaquin has scrupulously sifted facts from fancy and with powerful dramatic force molded these and other important elements into a stunning narrative, making Holocaust! a powerful book.

Unmissable reading.

Contains a detailed layout plan of The Cocanut Grove illustrated with over 20 black-and-white photographs.

More books from Golden Springs Publishing

Cover of the book Rails To Oblivion: The Decline Of Confederate Railroads In The Civil War [Illustrated Edition] by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Grant’s Campaign in Virginia (The Wilderness Campaign) 1864 by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Three Years With Quantrell: A True Story Told By His Scout by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Common Stocks As Long Term Investments by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Miracle in the Hills by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Silent Killer: Grant’s Logistical Requirements by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book A Soldier's Recollections [Illustrated Edition] by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book My Health is Better in November by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Analysis Of The Relationship Between Technology And Strategy And How They Shaped The Confederate States Navy [Illustrated Edition] by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book The Reminiscences Of Newton Cannon, First Sergeant, 11th Tennessee Cavalry, CSA by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book William Tecumseh Sherman: The Growth Of A Strategist by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book The Overland Campaign, 4 May-15 June 1864 [Illustrated Edition] by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Man O’War by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book How To Make Your Sales Sizzle in 17 Days by Paul Benzaquin
Cover of the book Brigadier General Henry A. Wise, C.S.A. And The Western Virginia Campaign Of 1861 by Paul Benzaquin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy