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The Life Savers: A story of the United States life-saving service

by James Otis

Level C1 · AdvancedHistoricalChildren's21 chapters
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Length
21 chapters
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About this book

Discover the heroic evolution of the United States Life-Saving Service, from early volunteer efforts to a disciplined, nationwide force dedicated to rescuing shipwreck victims along America’s treacherous coasts. Witness the relentless drive to save lives amid danger and neglect.

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Contents

21 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CONTENTS.
03CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTORY.
04CHAPTER II. A BOY AND A DOG.
05CHAPTER III. BENNY’S STORY.
06CHAPTER IV. ON PATROL.
07CHAPTER V. FROM THE “AMAZONIA.”
08CHAPTER VI. ROUTINE DUTY.
09CHAPTER VII. SAVING LIFE.
10CHAPTER VIII. FLUFF A HERO.
11CHAPTER IX. OFFICIAL PERMISSION.
12CHAPTER X. THE UNIFORM.

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