History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890 (1890) - Ellis, Leonard Bolles
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The book ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a comprehensive account of the fire department of the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, from its inception in 1772 to the year 1890. The author, Leonard Bolles Ellis, provides a detailed historical narrative of the department's development, including its personnel, equipment, and notable events.The book covers the early years of the department, when it was primarily composed of volunteers and operated with limited resources. It also describes the department's evolution as it became more…mehr

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The book ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a comprehensive account of the fire department of the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, from its inception in 1772 to the year 1890. The author, Leonard Bolles Ellis, provides a detailed historical narrative of the department's development, including its personnel, equipment, and notable events.The book covers the early years of the department, when it was primarily composed of volunteers and operated with limited resources. It also describes the department's evolution as it became more professionalized and began to use more advanced firefighting techniques and equipment.Throughout the book, Ellis provides vivid descriptions of the major fires that the department responded to over the years, including the Great Fire of 1843, which destroyed much of the city's downtown area. He also profiles many of the department's key figures, including its chiefs and other officers, as well as the firefighters themselves.Overall, ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the development of firefighting in America during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of firefighting, as well as those interested in the history of New Bedford and the surrounding region.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.
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