Jerry Pratt's Progress: Or Adventures In The Hose House, Founded On Facts (1855)

By H C Watson

Book Overview

Jerry Pratt's Progress: Or Adventures In The Hose House, Founded On Facts (1855) is a novel written by H.C. Watson. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Jerry Pratt, who is employed at a fire department hose house. The book is based on real-life events and experiences of the author, who was a volunteer firefighter in the mid-19th century.The story follows Jerry's journey as he starts his job at the hose house and learns the ropes of firefighting. He encounters various challenges and obstacles along the way, including dangerous fires, difficult colleagues, and personal struggles. However, he perseveres and rises through the ranks to become a respected and accomplished firefighter.The book also explores the social and political issues of the time, including the role of volunteer firefighters in society and the impact of industrialization on urban life. It offers a glimpse into the daily life of firefighters in the mid-19th century and provides an insight into the challenges they faced.Overall, Jerry Pratt's Progress: Or Adventures In The Hose House, Founded On Facts (1855) is an engaging and informative novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of firefighting in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of firefighting or the social and political issues of the mid-19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166565890
• ISBN13: 9781166565893
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"