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OverviewBased on the catastrophic fire that engulfed Columbia, South Carolina, Anderson presents a riveting blend of fictional and true accounts in this latest addition to the successful Horrors of History series. Based on the actual fire that swept through Columbia, South Carolina, after the city surrendered to General Sherman's Union troops, Ocean of Fire details life in the South at the end of the American Civil War. Supported by thorough research, narrative accounts of actual historical persons as well as fictionalized characters comprise the novel. Follow 17-year-old Emma, her family, and potential Confederate spy, Charles Davis, as a chaotic community tries to survive a blazing firestorm. The second book in the Horrors of History series, Ocean of Fire makes history accessible, questioning who could have started this controversial fire and exploring how the closing weeks of the war affected citizens and slaves alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: T. Neill AndersonPublisher: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 16.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9781580895163ISBN 10: 1580895166 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 11 February 2014 Recommended Age: From 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPrologue vii; Chapter 1: Columbia Will Fall…..1; Chapter 2: Wailing and Writhing…..20; Chapter 3: Trails…..36; Chapter 4: A Horrid Sight…..52; Chapter 5: The Gates of Hell Opened…..68; Chapter 6: Night Turned to Noon…..85; Chapter 7: At the Point of a Bayonet.....98; Chapter 8: The Devil's Own.....111; Chapter 9: Every Bit Gone.....124; Chapter 10: Bones Picked Clean.....136; Chapter 11: Fossils and Ashes.....149; Epilogue 163; Author's Note 165; Photo Credits 167ReviewsAuthor InformationT. Neill Anderson is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn, New York. This is his second book for young adults and the second in the Horrors of History series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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