A Narrative of the Distressing Accident, Which Occurred at Rochester Bridge, on the 13th September, 1816 is a historical account written by William Stern Palmer in 1817. The book details the tragic events that took place on Rochester Bridge in Kent, England, when a large crowd gathered to witness a fireworks display in celebration of the Prince Regent's visit to the city. The bridge, which was already weakened by years of heavy traffic and poor maintenance,...