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12448b. Means, Dennis R. SAND ENOUGH – The Legacy of Captain Joshua James of Hull, Massachusetts. 2009. Self published.

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12448b. Means, Dennis R. SAND ENOUGH – The Legacy of Captain Joshua James of Hull, Massachusetts. 2009. Self published.

12448a. Means, Dennis R. SAND ENOUGH – The Legacy of Captain Joshua James of Hull, Massachusetts. 2012. 1st edition. 328p. Soft wraps, spiral bound. Map, b/w photos and illus., appendixes, select bibliography, index. Over 120 photos and illustrations. The author, Great Grandson of Captain Joshua James, has after a generation of research put together this comprehensive look at the life of this famed life-saver. Thoroughly illustrated including several not seen outside the family for a century, and many others forgotten or nearly lost in time. Descriptions of virtually all, if not all, shipwrecks off Hull and Nantasket Beach, 1836-1889, and including information regarding the rescue exploits of local Massachusetts Humane Society Volunteers. Detailed accounts of all recorded assistance rendered to persons and vessels by the Point Allerton L.S.S. Station crews, 1889-1902, drawn primarily from Capt. James’s Wreck Reports and Journal. Among numerous and authoritative contemporary sources, this book draws upon newspaper interviews, some lengthy, with the Captain. Includes a great deal on James’ early life including photos of he as a young man, and of his family, his early efforts as a lighterman, his life-saving efforts with the Massachusetts Humane Society, Life-Saving Service years, Keeper at Point Allerton, and more. Also includes information on daily life at the station, drills, station crews with photos, and more. Well researched, dispels a few myths and answers scores of questions. Well worth it, interesting reading and a great reference. (M). $135.

12448b. Means, Dennis R. SAND ENOUGH – The Legacy of Captain Joshua James of Hull, Massachusetts. 2019. 3rd Enlarged Edition. 426p. Soft wraps. Map, filled with enhanced b/w photos and illus., appendixes, select bibliography, index. Over 120 photos and illustrations. The author, Great Grandson of Captain Joshua James, has after a generation of research put together this comprehensive look at the life of this famed life-saver. Thoroughly illustrated including several not seen outside the family for a century, and many others forgotten or nearly lost in time. Descriptions of virtually all, if not all, shipwrecks off Hull and Nantasket Beach, 1836-1889, and including information regarding the rescue exploits of local Massachusetts Humane Society Volunteers. Detailed accounts of all recorded assistance rendered to persons and vessels by the Point Allerton L.S.S. Station crews, 1889-1902, drawn primarily from Capt. James’s Wreck Reports and Journal. Among numerous and authoritative contemporary sources, this book draws upon newspaper interviews, some lengthy, with the Captain. Includes a great deal on James’ early life including photos of he as a young man, and of his family, his early efforts as a lighterman, his life-saving efforts with the Massachusetts Humane Society, Life-Saving Service years, Keeper at Point Allerton, and more. Also includes information on daily life at the station, drills, station crews with photos, and more. Well researched, dispels a few myths and answers scores of questions. Well worth it, interesting reading and a great reference. (M). $74.