9310. Tolman, Albert W., WITH ONE OAR
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9310. Tolman, Albert W., WITH ONE OAR
9310. Tolman, Albert W., WITH ONE OAR. The Youth’s Companion. June 24, 1909. Full page tale of the second assistant keeper at a fictitious East Coast lighthouse who attempts to make his way back in a dory during a severe storm. Barak Peterson, Second Assistant keeper at the “sparkplug-style” light, rowed the ill First Assistant ashore to medical attention and was returning as a storm blew up. Then, as the rollers increased and the wind picked up one oar snapped! Read how Keeper Peterson made his way to the light and finally landed, earning the respect of the other keepers. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous articles of the day. (VG). $26.