Report of the Special Committee Appointed by the Common Council of the City of New York (Classic Reprint): Relative to the Catastrophe in Hague Street, on Monday, February 4th, 1850 - Couverture souple
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This book, the report of a special committee appointed by the New York City Council in 1850, provides a detailed account of the catastrophic steam boiler explosion that occurred in Hague Street on February 4, 1850. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 67 factory workers and left scores more injured, leaving behind dozens of families in mourning and financial ruin. The author describes the immediate response to the calamity, including the efforts of the police, fire department, and city officials to rescue survivors and recover the bodies of the deceased. The report also documents the extensive relief efforts undertaken by the city, including the establishment of a fund to provide financial assistance to the victims' families. Beyond the immediate human toll, the explosion also sparked a broader investigation into the safety of steam-powered machinery and the working conditions in New York's factories. The report includes testimony from experts and industry leaders, providing a valuable historical record of the city's industrial development and the challenges faced by its working class. This book offers a vivid and sobering account of a tragic event that shaped the course of New York City's history and serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, the report of a special committee appointed by the New York City Council in 1850, provides a detailed account of the catastrophic steam boiler explosion that occurred in Hague Street on February 4, 1850. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 67 factory workers and left scores more injured, leaving behind dozens of families in mourning and financial ruin. The author describes the immediate response to the calamity, including the efforts of the police, fire department, and city officials to rescue survivors and recover the bodies of the deceased. The report also documents the extensive relief efforts undertaken by the city, including the establishment of a fund to provide financial assistance to the victims' families. Beyond the immediate human toll, the explosion also sparked a broader investigation into the safety of steam-powered machinery and the working conditions in New York's factories. The report includes testimony from experts and industry leaders, providing a valuable historical record of the city's industrial development and the challenges faced by its working class. This book offers a vivid and sobering account of a tragic event that shaped the course of New York City's history and serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333893156_0
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