Somorrostro - Explosion of a war munitions cart on the morning of the 19th of this month
Document:
1152
Author:
Pellicer Montseny, José Luis
Engraver:
Marichal, G.
Printer:
Imprenta de T. Fortanet, Madrid
Book / Album / Dossier:
Ilustración española y americana, la : museo universal : periódico de ciencias, artes, literatura, industria y conocimientos útiles
Date Ilustration format :
1874
Date Theme :
1874
Physical description:
1 15 x 22 cm engraving on a 41 x 28 cm page
Notes:
30th of March 1874 edition. Editor and director, Abelardo de Cárlos. Notes submitted by Mr. Pellicer. On the 19th of March at the "time when provisions were being distributed in front of the church of St John [...] there was a huge number of soldiers [...]. Suddenly there was a really bright blaze [...], and at the same time a horrific din rang out; one of the aforementioned carts [...] had burst into flames..."
Subjects:
Art and Architecture-Religious buildings-Churches Communications-Means of transport-Carriages History-Wars-2nd Carlist War (1872-1876) Trades-Soldiers Urban landscape-Villages