2704. Davis, Rebecca Harding. LIFE SAVING STATIONS- History, Anecdotes, and Famous Shipwrecks, Etc.
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2704. Davis, Rebecca Harding. LIFE SAVING STATIONS- History, Anecdotes, and Famous Shipwrecks, Etc.
2704. Davis, Rebecca Harding. LIFE SAVING STATIONS- History, Anecdotes, and Famous Shipwrecks, Etc. Reprint from Lippincott’s Magazine (Mar. 1876): pp. 301-310. This article by Rebecca Harding Davis, originally appearing in Lippincott’s Magazine in 1876, presents an interesting discussion of the history of life saving stations, surf boats, and wrecking crews in the United States and particularly along the coast of Newe Jersey. Written as an interview with several old-hands at a life saving station on the Jersey Coast, includes anecdotes, discussion of the history of the lifeboat service in Britain and the U.S., pilfering of wrecked ships, life saving apparatus, etc. A scarce reference to early coastal lifesaving services in the New Jersey and Long Island area, with mention of several shipwrecks. New, staple bound card stock covers. Dimensions: 8.5×11 inches Page Count: 11. (M). $9.95.