The Life Boat And Other Lifesaving Inventions (1880)

By Robert Bennet Forbes

Book Overview

The Life Boat And Other Lifesaving Inventions, written by Robert Bennet Forbes and originally published in 1880, is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of life-saving technology. The book covers a range of inventions and innovations that have been developed over time to help save lives at sea, including lifeboats, life rafts, and other equipment used in emergency situations.Forbes begins by discussing the history of life-saving technology, including the use of lifeboats in ancient times and the development of more modern life-saving equipment in the 19th century. He then goes on to describe the various types of lifeboats and other equipment that have been developed over time, including their design, construction, and use.Throughout the book, Forbes provides detailed descriptions of the various life-saving inventions, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand how the equipment works.In addition to discussing life-saving technology, Forbes also covers other related topics, such as the history of shipwrecks and the dangers faced by sailors at sea. He also provides advice on how to survive in emergency situations, including tips on how to properly use life-saving equipment and how to stay safe while waiting for rescue.Overall, The Life Boat And Other Lifesaving Inventions is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of life-saving technology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the development of technology designed to save lives.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: 1437159222
• ISBN13: 9781437159226
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"