Chicago 1871

By James E. Merl

Book Overview

What if you had the chance to go back in time and change history? Firefighter John Kirk is living his dreams when a freak incident sends him 147 years into the past. when he awakes, he's in a Chicago hospital and discovers its September 25, 1871, just two weeks before the disaster known in history as the Great Chicago Fire. What people are saying 5.0 out of 5 stars A great book! James, I finished your book last night and I want to tell you how much I enjoyed the read and how nicely you portrayed Nicholas DuBach (my Great Grandfather) and all those Chicago firefighters. My Dad, Nicholas' grandson, told me many stories about what he knew of Nicholas' history. Now you have put all those Nicholas memories into your book. You portrayed him just as I remember my dad telling me. And how brave the Chicago firefighters were battling that horrific fire. Well done James. --Jim DuBach 5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book. This was a very good read. Kept me intrigued from start to finish. Recommended for all that like to be taken back in time with suspense and romance. -- Y.B 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read I'm a retired firefighter turned history professor, so I'm always interested in books about fire service history. Chicago 1871 is chock full of well-researched details about 19th Century firefighting. It's a great story and a bit of a history lesson. Anyone interested in how they fought fires back in the day will appreciate this book. -- Lee Hutch 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story! This story was really good! It was fast-paced and easy to read. I especially liked the humor and action scenes. It made me laugh, and cry, and the fire scenes were intense. I surely hope there will be a sequel. --Sara V. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! This was an amazing book, filled with just enough suspense, mystery, romance, and historical fiction to keep you fully engrossed. I can't wait for a second book! --JoyL.Vath 5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! A well thought out and emotional journey! Five stars don't do the story justice. --David Fogg

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731363222
• ISBN13: 9781731363220
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"