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Notes On Some Few Of The Wrecks And Rescues During The Present Century (1889)

Notes On Some Few Of The Wrecks And Rescues During The Present Century (1889)

Forbes, Robert Bennet

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ISBN10: 1166300234
ISBN13: 9781166300234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Notes On Some Few Of The Wrecks And Rescues During The Present Century is a historical account written by Robert Bennet Forbes in 1889. The book details various shipwrecks and rescues that occurred during the 19th century, providing insight into the dangers of maritime travel during this time period. Forbes, a successful American businessman and philanthropist, draws from his own experiences as a ship captain and his involvement in rescue missions to provide a firsthand account of these events. The book covers a range of topics, including the sinking of the steamship Arctic in 1854 and the rescue of the crew of the shipwrecked vessel John Rutledge in 1856. Forbes also discusses the development of life-saving equipment and techniques during this time period, highlighting the efforts of organizations such as the United States Life-Saving Service. Overall, Notes On Some Few Of The Wrecks And Rescues During The Present Century provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of maritime travel and the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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