Chicago s Awful Theater Horror Lest We Forget 1904

Chicago's Awful Theater Horror: Lest We Forget is a book published in 1904 and written by the survivors and rescuers of the Iroquois Theater fire, which occurred on December 30, 1903, in Chicago, Illinois. The book provides a detailed account of the tragic event, which claimed the lives of over 600 people and injured hundreds more. The authors recount the events leading up to the fire, the chaos that ensued during the fire, and the aftermath of the disaster. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the theater and the victims, as well as letters and telegrams from prominent figures of the time expressing their condolences. The purpose of the book is to ensure that the tragedy is not forgotten and to serve as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in public spaces. Overall, Chicago's Awful Theater Horror: Lest We Forget is a historical account of one of the deadliest theater fires in U.S. history and a tribute to the victims and their families.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.