New Tale: On the Peshtigo Fire

~ Amy Lauters

TW: Graphic descriptions of tragedy
On October 8, 1871, fire swept through northeastern Wisconsin, killing an estimated 2,400 people and completely destroying the city of Peshtigo. Amy Lauters shares the story.

Published by Amy Lauters

Amy Lauters is a Professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Minnesota State University, Mankato, a life-long scholar of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and a student of American culture.

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