History of the Great Fire in Saint John
By Russell Herman Conwell
- Release Date: 2013-12-15
- Genre: History
Description
History of the Great Fire in Saint John contains a detailed history of the events of June 20 and 21, 1877 in New Brunswick, Canada. Historians believe the conflagration began around a harbor where boats docked and dozens of people gathered to buy fish and other products. After burning for a full 24 hours, the fire was contained, leaving many injured and over 1,200 buildings destroyed.