
Tragedy at the Triangle
Friendship in the Tenements and the Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Mary Kate Doman(Author)
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published on 2. March 2015
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-62619-645-2 (ISBN)
Description
Cecilia is Catholic. Rose is Jewish. Their worlds seem so different as they struggle to find hope in New York City's crowded tenements in 1911. Fate and circumstance bring the unlikely pair together, but they must keep their friendship secret until they are forced to work in a garment factory to support their families. When fire erupts at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the friends bravely face the tragedy together, forever altering both of their futures. This story of friendship, heartache and spirit blends fact with fiction for an unforgettable glimpse into this harrowing episode in American history.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62619-645-2 (9781626196452)
Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
03/2015
The History Press
€16.99
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Person
Mary Kate Doman has written over twenty books for young readers. When she is not writing, Mary Kate consults for some of the biggest children's and young adult imprints and publishing houses around the world. She also teaches children's publishing and literature classes at the graduate level. You can visit her online at www.MaryKateDoman.com.