History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890 (1890)

""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a book written by Leonard Bolles Ellis and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the fire department in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1772 to the year 1890. The author covers the development of the department, including the equipment and technology used over time, as well as the challenges and triumphs faced by the firefighters throughout the years. The book also includes biographical sketches of notable members of the department and anecdotes about significant fires and rescues. Overall, ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of firefighting in America or the city of New Bedford specifically.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.