"Ashes Under Water" by Author Michael McCarthy
Schedule
Thu May 16 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Bloomington Public Library | Bloomington, IL
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"Ashes Under Water" by Author Michael McCarthy --- Saturday, May 16
--- 7pm; Community Room 2 and online via Zoom
"Ashes Under Water: The SS Eastland and the Shipwreck That Shook America" reviews the 1915 Eastland Disaster and goes forward from there. The book covers the aftermath and legal battles that resulted. Learn about the battle between big business and a hero of the day, an immigrant whistleblower represented by attorney Clarence Darrow. Author Michael McCarthy will talk about his research into unpublished evidence and how he brought the full story to light.
Check out a copy of this book in print or borrow it through Hoopla if you wish to read it before the presentation.
Registration is required for those who wish to attend this program online via Zoom. Registration can be completed online at bit.ly/bplashes, by calling 309.590.6168, or by visiting the Help Desk on the Library's second floor. Those attending in person do not need to register.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Carol at [email protected].
--- This program is part of Bloomington Reads, a community reading program series which encourages people to read and talk about the same book or, in 2024, the same topic. This program is the third of five Bloomington Reads programs being offered during the month of May. Visit bit.ly/bloomingtonreads for more information about the Bloomington Reads series. ---
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Where is it happening?
Bloomington Public Library, 202 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701-4039, United States,Bloomington, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
