Tragic Cheshire : Historic Tales of Misfortune and Disaster Paperback / softback
by Paul Hurley, Rose Hurley
Paperback / softback
Description
This book covers tragic happenings within the boundaries of the historic county of Cheshire from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
The tragedies cover a wide range of human and natural disaster, from accidents in carts, cars, trains and aircraft to the devastating effects of fire and floods.
Some of the misfortunes that individuals suffered were caused by others, including own family members, others were industrial accidents or sheer bad luck.
Crime also intruded on everyday life in this period, and others suffered through mental illness and self-harm. This collection of tragic stories of misfortune and disaster stories gives a vivid insight into life in Cheshire in the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth.
This book will fascinate anyone who want to know more about the history of this area of the North West of England and the dangers of misfortune.
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 100 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/10/2024
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- ISBN:9781398118591
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Pre-Order
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 100 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/10/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781398118591
