The Life Savers Of Cape Cod

By John Wilfred Dalton

Book Overview

The Life Savers of Cape Cod is a non-fiction book written by J. W. Dalton. It is a comprehensive account of the history and development of the life-saving stations on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The author provides a detailed description of the various stations, their locations, and the challenges faced by the life-savers in their daily duties. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the early 1900s, a time when the Cape was a major shipping and fishing center, and when shipwrecks were common along its treacherous coastline. The author also provides a detailed account of the rescue efforts made by the life-savers during some of the most notable shipwrecks in the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cape Cod, the development of the life-saving service in the United States, or the history of maritime rescue operations. It is well-researched, engaging, and informative, and is sure to be of interest to both casual readers and scholars alike.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: 1432522256
• ISBN13: 9781432522254
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"