The Steam Fire Engine and the Old-time Fire Bell by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Steam Fire Engine and the Old-time Fire Bell |
| Series Title | Carillon Park booklets |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Steam Fire Engine and the Old-time Fire Bell" by Anonymous is a historical account published in the late 20th century. The book narrates the evolution of fire-fighting technology, specifically focusing on the steam fire engine, its invention, rise to popularity, and eventual decline, providing insights into the societal and technical changes that influenced fire-fighting practices over time. This booklet delves into the fascinating history of the steam fire engine, detailing its development from earlier fire-fighting methods such as bucket brigades and hand-pumped machines to the innovative steam technology spearheaded by figures like Moses Latta. It captures the colorful and sometimes tumultuous history of volunteer fire companies, their fierce competition, and the societal response to fire hazards. The narrative also highlights how steam fire engines transformed firefighting efficiency and operations, leading to the establishment of paid fire departments, while providing anecdotal stories and reflections that showcase the importance of these machines in American heritage. In the end, it pays homage to the legacy of the steam fire engine, now mostly relegated to history and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Fire engines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64832 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 100 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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