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Author Harvey, Gideon, 1640?-1700?
Title An Historical Narrative of the Great and Terrible Fire of London, Sept. 2nd 1666
Credits E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "An Historical Narrative of the Great and Terrible Fire of London, Sept. 2nd…" by Gideon Harvey is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The book meticulously details the catastrophic Great Fire that swept through London in 1666, describing the events leading to the fire, its rapid spread, and the chaos it caused among the citizens. With vivid language and emotion, the narrative captures the devastation of the city, the struggles of its inhabitants, and the response of the authorities to the disaster. The narrative starts on the early morning of September 2, 1666, as a fire ignites in a baker's shop in Pudding Lane and quickly escalates, fueled by a strong wind and the flammable wooden buildings typical of the time. Harvey vividly recounts the panic that ensues, as people scramble to save their belongings while witnessing their homes and churches consumed by flames. As the fire rages over several days, citizens experience a mix of despair, disarray, and unyielding hope as they engage in desperate measures to stop the inferno. The king and other authorities make efforts to assist, but the fire proves relentless, eventually leading to the destruction of a significant portion of London. Harvey's account not only depicts the physical destruction but also emphasizes the emotional toll on the people and the city's rapid transformation from flourishing to ruin. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with a reflection on the aftermath and the city's eventual rebuilding, illustrating the resilience of London and its inhabitants in the face of devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 37489
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 16, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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