Description: Report of the Cause of the Explosion at the Fire in Broad Street, New York, on the 19th July, 1845. In Reply to Queries, Proposed by a Committee of the Corporation. By Professor Benjamin Silliman and printed in New York City by Bryan’s and Co. 1845, 29 pp, 8.75 x 5.5”, 8vo, paper pamphlet. In fair condition, with the back blank page detached. Remaining pages remain bound well. Foxing and general age-related toning to pages. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce work that examines the cause and subsequent explosions that occurred during the Great New York City Fire of 1845, which destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lower Manhattan and killed approximately 30 people. Written by Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864), an American chemist, professor, and one of the founders of the American Journal of Science. A wonderful candidate for restoration or rebinding. FORN-ABE-MSB-0322-Pamphlet-0045aj1375
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Year Printed: 1845
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American (US)
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Region: North America
Author: Benjamin Silliman
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Bryant and Company
Place of Publication: New York City
