The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

This book by David von Drehle provides a detailed and riveting history of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire that occurred on March 25, 1911. The fire resulted in the deaths of 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women, and was a pivotal event in American labor history. The book explores the conditions leading up to the fire, the tragedy itself, and the subsequent manslaughter trial of the factory owners. It also delves into the broader historical context, including the labor movement, immigration, and the political environment of the time. The narrative includes discussions on Tammany Hall, the Women's Trade Union League, and the reforms that followed the disaster.