7340f. Field, Van. WRECKS AND RESCUES ON LONG ISLAND – THE STORY OF THE U. S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. 1997.
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7340f. Field, Van. WRECKS AND RESCUES ON LONG ISLAND – THE STORY OF THE U. S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. 1997.
7340f. Field, Van. WRECKS AND RESCUES ON LONG ISLAND – THE STORY OF THE U. S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. 1997. 179p. Soft wraps. Over 188 vintage photographs. I have once again found a copy of this long out of print work by Mr. Field. Filling a longtime void in the chronicles of the Life-Saving Service on Long Island, this book is the result of decades of research. In 179 large format pages, the author presents unforgettable stories of the surfmen and their unsurpassed bravery. Unique to this work are the 180 wonderful vintage photographs of the stations and the men who served along this stormy coast. In this interesting chronicle, the author provide a station by station look at the buildings, the crews and the rescues they performed that make them such a unique and unforgettable piece of our history. Filled with wonderful vintage photos. Clean, tight, only lightly used. Extremely difficult to find. (M). $59.95.