13236. Freeman, Rev. Thomas J.A. The Life Saving Service in the United States. The American Catholic Quarterly Review, 1893
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13236. Freeman, Rev. Thomas J.A. The Life Saving Service in the United States. The American Catholic Quarterly Review, 1893
13236. Freeman, Rev. Thomas J.A. The Life Saving Service in the United States. The American Catholic Quarterly Review, 1893, Volume XVIII., 17 Pages. Disbound. Chronicles the need and establishment of life-saving services in the world since the time of Henry III (1216), but focusing on the United States since the establishment of the Massachusetts Humane Society in 1786. Detailed account describes the evolution of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, the establishment of Districts and building and design of new stations over the years and in various parts of the country. Also examines the equipment design and its use, the lives of the men and much more. Quite a nice, detailed account. Clean. (VG+). $54.