Puleo, a former newspaper reporter and contributor to American History magazine does a masterful job of contextualizing the disaster within its historical moment. So, in the end, this book is not only about the molasses flood but about World War I, the anarchist movement, Prohibition, immigration, and the expanding role of big business in early 20th century America. So, read up and come on down to join in on the discussion, July 7th @ 6:30PM in the Ground Floor Community Room. All are welcome, snacks provided.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo, Thursday, July 7th, 2011 @ 6:30PM
Puleo, a former newspaper reporter and contributor to American History magazine does a masterful job of contextualizing the disaster within its historical moment. So, in the end, this book is not only about the molasses flood but about World War I, the anarchist movement, Prohibition, immigration, and the expanding role of big business in early 20th century America. So, read up and come on down to join in on the discussion, July 7th @ 6:30PM in the Ground Floor Community Room. All are welcome, snacks provided.
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