Gone at 3:17 : the untold story of the worst school disaster in American history
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Published
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, [2012].
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781612341538, 1612341535
Physical Desc
xiv, 297 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status
Adult Nonfiction (3rd floor)
NF 976.418 BROWN 2012
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NF 976.418 BROWN 2012
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Consolidated School (New London, Tex.) -- History -- 20th century.
Disaster victims -- Texas -- New London -- Biography.
Disasters -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
Explosions -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
High schools -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
New London (Tex.) -- Biography.
New London (Tex.) -- History -- 20th century.
Disaster victims -- Texas -- New London -- Biography.
Disasters -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
Explosions -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
High schools -- Texas -- New London -- History -- 20th century.
New London (Tex.) -- Biography.
New London (Tex.) -- History -- 20th century.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, [2012].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781612341538, 1612341535
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
In 1937, school authorities decided to save money on heating by piping 'waste' natural gas from a nearby oil refinery into a Texas high school. Not long after, the school exploded, killing 300 people. Written in a descriptive narrative style, this account draws on newspaper reports and interviews with survivors and witnesses to portray the real life of the town and to profile the lives those killed as well as the decision makers ultimately responsible for the tragedy. The book includes b&w historical photos.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brown, D. M. 1., & Wereschagin, M. (2012). Gone at 3:17: the untold story of the worst school disaster in American history (First edition.). Potomac Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, David M. 1948- and Michael. Wereschagin. 2012. Gone At 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History. Potomac Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, David M. 1948- and Michael. Wereschagin. Gone At 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History Potomac Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brown, David M. 1948-, and Michael Wereschagin. Gone At 3:17: The Untold Story of the Worst School Disaster in American History First edition., Potomac Books, 2012.
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