980b. Kobbe’, Gustav. HEROES OF PEACE – VOLUNTEER LIFE-SAVERS. 8p. Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. June 1899.
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980b. Kobbe’, Gustav. HEROES OF PEACE – VOLUNTEER LIFE-SAVERS. 8p. Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. June 1899.
980b. Kobbe’, Gustav. HEROES OF PEACE – VOLUNTEER LIFE-SAVERS. 8p. Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. June 1899. Disbound. Details the work of the early life saving crews including the Massachusetts Humane Society and noted life-saver Joshua James. In addition, individuals who have assisted the Life-Saving Service are given due credit including three women and a lad assisted the keeper of the Long Beach LSS, who rescued the crew of the bark Martha P. Tucker at Point Lookout, Long Island. Also highlighted are West Coast and Great Lakes rescues, and work of the Gay Head Indians in rescuing survivors of the City of Columbus off Martha’s Vineyard , and much more. Includes a fine illustration entitled “A Signal of Distress”, from a painting by Winslow Homer. (VG+). $32.