Fire in the Grove: The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and Its Aftermath by John Esposito

Description: Fire in the Grove by John Esposito A gripping account of the disastrous Cocoanut Grove fire--the most deadly nightclub fire in American history--and the pursuit of justice that rose from its embers FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On Saturday night, November 28, 1942, Boston suffered its worst disaster ever. At the citys premier nightspot, the Cocoanut Grove, the largest nightclub fire in U.S. history took the lives of 492 people- nearly one of every two people on the premises. A flash of fire that started in an imitation palm tree rolled through the overcrowded club with breathtaking speed and in a mere eight minutes anyone left in the club was dead or doomed. The Grove was a classic firetrap, the product of greed and indifference on the part of the owners and the politicians who had knowingly allowed such conditions to exist. Against the backdrop of Boston politics, cronyism, and corruption, author John C. Esposito re-creates the drama of the fire and explores the public outcry that followed. In retelling the horrific events of one of Americas most cataclysmic tragedies, Esposito has fashioned both an incomparably gripping narrative and a vibrant portrait of the era. But it is the intense, detailed narrative of the fire- harrowing yet compulsively readable- and the trials that followed that will stay with the reader well after they finish this remarkable book. "[Esposito] reminds us that the cautionary tale of the Cocoanut Grove is still relevant today." ( New York Law Journal ) Author Biography Attorney John C. Esposito was Chief Counsel to the New York State Consumer Protection Board for five years. He is currently in private practice in New York City. Review "[Esposito] reminds us that the cautionary tale of the Cocoanut Grove is still relevant today." Long Description On Saturday night, November 28, 1942, Boston suffered its worst disaster ever. At the citys premier nightspot, the Cocoanut Grove, the largest nightclub fire in U.S. history took the lives of 492 people- nearly one of every two people on the premises. A flash of fire that started in an imitation palm tree rolled through the overcrowded club with breathtaking speed and in a mere eight minutes anyone left in the club was dead or doomed. The Grove was a classic firetrap, the product of greed and indifference on the part of the owners and the politicians who had knowingly allowed such conditions to exist. Against the backdrop of Boston politics, cronyism, and corruption, author John C. Esposito re-creates the drama of the fire and explores the public outcry that followed. In retelling the horrific events of one of Americas most cataclysmic tragedies, Esposito has fashioned both an incomparably gripping narrative and a vibrant portrait of the era. But it is the intense, detailed narrative of the fire- harrowing yet compulsively readable- and the trials that followed that will stay with the reader well after they finish this remarkable book. "[Esposito] reminds us that the cautionary tale of the Cocoanut Grove is still relevant today." ( New York Law Journal ) Review Quote "[Esposito] reminds us that the cautionary tale of the Cocoanut Grove is still relevant today." Details ISBN030681501X Author John Esposito Short Title FIRE IN THE GROVE Language English ISBN-10 030681501X ISBN-13 9780306815010 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Birth 1961 Subtitle The Cocoanut Grove Tragedy and Its Aftermath Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780306815010 US Release Date 2006-10-10 UK Release Date 2006-10-10 Pages 288 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 2006-10-10 DEWEY 363.37909744610442 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-10-09 AU Release Date 2006-10-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7026095;

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