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  • The back cover of the Mariner Books paperback edition of 'The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America' by Timothy Egan. The cover features a dramatic archival photograph of firefighters in a smoky landscape. It displays accolades from the Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly, describing the story of the Great Fire of 1910 and its role in the creation of the United States Forest Service.
  • Side-angle view of 'The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America' by Timothy Egan resting on a neutral background. The screen captures the bold title and author name on the spine, reflecting the high-quality trade paperback design of Mariner Books. The layout emphasizes the historical importance of the narrative, showcasing the substantial page count and sharp corners of this renowned conservation history.
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The Big Burn by Timothy Egan

The Big Burn by Timothy Egan

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A Timothy Egan National Bestseller on the 1910 Great Wildfire and US Conservation

In August 1910, hurricane-force winds ignited hundreds of small forest fires across Idaho, Montana, and Washington, merging into a three-million-acre sea of flame known as the "Big Burn." National Book Award winner Timothy Egan reconstructs the deadliest wildfire in American history, which destroyed entire mining towns and claimed eighty-seven lives in thirty-six hours.

Egan details the heroic stand of immigrant firefighters, railroad crews, and buffalo soldiers alongside the political battle waged by Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot to save the fledgling U.S. Forest Service from corporate timber interests.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Timothy Egan pairs high-octane disaster narrative pacing with rich political history and environmental advocacy. A thrilling history for readers who love American conservation history, disaster accounts, and Western lore.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pages: 324

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN: 9780547394602

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