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  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

    0897336097 / 9780897336093

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Condición: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books (was SecondSale)

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    Condición: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Dallas

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    Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

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    Librería: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America-OnTimeBooks-

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    Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

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    Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Atlanta

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, 2003

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Good. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaWorld of Books Inc

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    Hardback. Condición: Very Good. This the 100th anniversary of one of worst man-made disasters of the 20th century. When the Iroquois Theatre opened in Chicago on November 23, 1903, it was considered one of the grandest structures of its day, a monument to modern design and technology, as well as absolutely fireproof. This was a theatre that would rival any in New York or Paris. Instead it became the funeral pyre for hundreds of victims. Tony Hatch, former CBS reporter and Emmy Award winner, tells the grisly story in meticulous, riveting detail, based on more than forty years of research, including many exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses. In Tinder Box, he tells the Iroquois story as it has never been told before. In a rush to open the theatre on time, corners were cut, and the Iroquois lacked the most basic fire-fighting equipment: sprinklers, fire alarm boxes, backstage telephone, exit signs and functioning asbestos curtain. Some exists, for aesthetic reasons, were hidden behind heavy draperies, doors opened inward and exterior fire escapes were unfinished. But Chicago officials, the theatre owners and managers, the contractor, stagehands--all looked the other way. Then, on December 30, 1903, disaster struck. The theatre was packed, overcrowded with a standing-room-only audience, mostly women and children who had come to see the popular comedian Eddie Foy perform in the musical fantasy Mr. Bluebeard. A short circuit in a single backstage spotlight touched off a small fire that, in minutes, erupted into an uncontrollable blaze. More than 600 people died. Because of the magnitude of the catastrophe and the obvious corruption that allowed it to happen, building and fire laws were changed to prevent it everhappening again. Tinder Box is a riveting history of a traumatic and costly calamity.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, 2005

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    Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books: West

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    Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, 2005

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    Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books

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    Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers (edition First Edition), 2005

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    Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooksRun

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    Condición: Usado - Regular

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, Estados Unidos de AmericaGoodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago

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    Condición: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

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    Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHPB-Emerald

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaHPB-Movies

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

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    Librería: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, Estados Unidos de AmericaGoodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago

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    Condición: Usado - Regular

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    Condición: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, Estados Unidos de AmericaLowry's Books

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    Condición: Usado - Bueno

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    Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good wt protective cover. 1st Edition. This first edition has little corner bumping or edge wear. Interior text is clean and tight in it's binding. No ownership or other markings. Center section of black and white illustrations. Unclipped dJ also has little wear. A very good copy. various (ilustrador).

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publ, Chicago, 2003

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    Librería: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Kent, OH, Estados Unidos de AmericaArcher's Used and Rare Books

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    Condición: Usado - Excelente

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Illinois; ISBN: 0897335147. ISBN/EAN: 9780897335140. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23966.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 2003

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    Librería: Eryops Books, Stephenville, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaEryops Books

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    Condición: Usado - Muy bueno

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    Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. HARDCOVER; owner's bookplate; o/w in near fine condition with dustjacket and mylar covers. Book.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: Gardner's Used Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK, Estados Unidos de AmericaGardner's Used Books, Inc.

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    Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Very nice book. Pages are clean except personalized by someone named Tony, which is either an amazing coincidence since the authors name is Anthony, or its actually signed by him. Only other blemish is previous owners initials on first blank page. Almost no edgewear or shelf rubbing. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.

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    Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, IL, 2003

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    Librería: MLC Books, Northfield, MN, Estados Unidos de AmericaMLC Books

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    Hard Cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. The riveting story of the corrupt actions that led to an unsafe Chicago theatre, and the fire that took over 600 lives. Spine ends gently bumped with corresponding crimps to the Brodart covered jacket. Inscribed on the title page "To Marv and Carol. Best Wishes, Tony Hatch.". Inscribed By the Author.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, US, 2005

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    Librería: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, Estados Unidos de AmericaRarewaves USA

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    Hardback. Condición: New. This is the 100th anniversary of one of the worst man-made disasters of the 20th century. When the Iroquois Theatre opened in Chicago on 23 November 1903, it was considered one of the grandest structures of its day, a monument to modern design and technology, as well as 'absolutely fireproof'. This was a theatre that would rival any in New York or Paris. Instead it became the funeral pyre for hundreds of victims. Tony Hatch, former CBS reporter and Emmy Award winner, tells the grisly story in meticulous, riveting detail, based on more than forty years of research, including many exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses. In Tinder Box, he tells the Iroquois story as it has never been told before. In a rush to open the theatre on time, corners were cut, and the Iroquois lacked the most basic fire-fighting equipment: sprinklers, fire alarm boxes, backstage telephone, exit signs and functioning asbestos curtain. Some exits, for aesthetic reasons, were hidden behind heavy draperies, doors opened inward and exterior fire escapes were unfinished. But Chicago officials, the theatre owners and managers, the contractor, stagehands -- all looked the other way. Then, on 30 December 1903, disaster struck. The theatre was packed, overcrowded with a standing-room-only audience, mostly women and children who had come to see the popular comedian Eddie Foy perform in the musical fantasy Mr Bluebeard. A short circuit in a single backstage spotlight touched off a small fire that, in minutes, erupted into an uncontrollable blaze. More than 600 people died. Because of the magnitude of the catastrophe and the obvious corruption that allowed it to happen, building and fire laws were changed to prevent it ever happening again. Tinder Box is a riveting history of a traumatic and costly calamity.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, 2003

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    Librería: Bibliodisia Books (soon BookFort), Chicago, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaBibliodisia Books (soon BookFort)

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    Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First Edition. A fictionalized account of this Chicago tragedy. Excellent sources. A pristine copy, clean and unmarked.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    Librería: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, Estados Unidos de AmericaArroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA

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    Condición: Usado - Excelente

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Xiv, 274 Pp. Red Cloth, Gilt. First Printing. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.: Academy Chicago Pub, 2003, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., 2003

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    Librería: DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books, Burke, VA, Estados Unidos de AmericaDBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books

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    Condición: Usado

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    Cloth. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 274pp., black and white illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index. A new publication to commemorate the centenary of Chicago's worst disaster. Nice clean book.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, 2003

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    Librería: Inkberry Books, Niwot, CO, Estados Unidos de AmericaInkberry Books

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    Condición: Usado - Excelente

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    Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. xiv, 274 p., [32] p. of plates ill. 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-266) and index.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Pub, 2010

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    Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino UnidoRevaluation Books

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    Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 274 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Pub, 2003

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    Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino UnidoRevaluation Books

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    Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. illustrated edition. 250 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2003

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    Librería: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de AmericaBennettBooksLtd

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    paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2005

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    hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

  • Idioma: Inglés

    Editorial: Academy Chicago Publishers, US, 2005

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    Librería: Rarewaves USA United, HEBRON, KY, Estados Unidos de AmericaRarewaves USA United

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    Hardback. Condición: New. This is the 100th anniversary of one of the worst man-made disasters of the 20th century. When the Iroquois Theatre opened in Chicago on 23 November 1903, it was considered one of the grandest structures of its day, a monument to modern design and technology, as well as 'absolutely fireproof'. This was a theatre that would rival any in New York or Paris. Instead it became the funeral pyre for hundreds of victims. Tony Hatch, former CBS reporter and Emmy Award winner, tells the grisly story in meticulous, riveting detail, based on more than forty years of research, including many exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses. In Tinder Box, he tells the Iroquois story as it has never been told before. In a rush to open the theatre on time, corners were cut, and the Iroquois lacked the most basic fire-fighting equipment: sprinklers, fire alarm boxes, backstage telephone, exit signs and functioning asbestos curtain. Some exits, for aesthetic reasons, were hidden behind heavy draperies, doors opened inward and exterior fire escapes were unfinished. But Chicago officials, the theatre owners and managers, the contractor, stagehands -- all looked the other way. Then, on 30 December 1903, disaster struck. The theatre was packed, overcrowded with a standing-room-only audience, mostly women and children who had come to see the popular comedian Eddie Foy perform in the musical fantasy Mr Bluebeard. A short circuit in a single backstage spotlight touched off a small fire that, in minutes, erupted into an uncontrollable blaze. More than 600 people died. Because of the magnitude of the catastrophe and the obvious corruption that allowed it to happen, building and fire laws were changed to prevent it ever happening again. Tinder Box is a riveting history of a traumatic and costly calamity.