29281. Ross, Lieutenant Worth G. (Inspector, U.S. Life Saving Service). Saving Life Along Our Coasts. Collier’s Illustrated Weekly. December 14, 1901.
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29281. Ross, Lieutenant Worth G. (Inspector, U.S. Life Saving Service). Saving Life Along Our Coasts. Collier’s Illustrated Weekly. December 14, 1901.
29281. Ross, Lieutenant Worth G. (Inspector, U.S. Life Saving Service). Saving Life Along Our Coasts. Collier’s Illustrated Weekly. December 14, 1901. Lengthy article with wonderful full page illustrations details the quality of men employed by the Life Saving Service, their work and difficulties encountered performing their duties. Includes wonderful full two page 15” x 21” illustration by Walter Appleton Clark of a stricken sailor riding the breeches buoy as life-savers pull him to shore. Additional full page illustration details a crew delivering supplies to an offshore lighthouse. A great article from a rare perspective, great account. Full issue with great articles including watching President Theodore Roosevelt. (VG+). $84.