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Dark Tide

The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
Summary:

The book chronicles the events leading up to, during, and after a massive molasses storage tank burst in Boston, unleashing a deadly wave that devastated the North End neighborhood and killed 21 people. It delves into the disaster's causes, the ensuing legal battles, and its impact on American industrial safety regulations.

Key points:

1. Industrial Carelessness: The book emphasizes USIA's failure to ensure their molasses tank's safety, leading to a disastrous flood.

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