The Life Savers Of Cape Cod (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163229705)

The Life Savers of Cape Cod is a book written by J.W. Dalton that tells the story of the brave men who served as life savers on the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The book chronicles the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, which was established in 1871 to rescue sailors and passengers from shipwrecks along the treacherous coastline. Dalton's account is based on extensive research and interviews with former life savers, as well as archival materials from the US Coast Guard and other sources. He provides a detailed look at the daily life of the life savers, their training and equipment, and the many daring rescues they performed in the face of great danger.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the storms, shipwrecks, and other challenges that the life savers faced, as well as the camaraderie and sense of duty that kept them going. It also delves into the social and cultural context of the time, including the role of women in the life-saving service and the impact of the Civil War on the Cape Cod community.Overall, The Life Savers of Cape Cod is a fascinating and inspiring account of a little-known chapter in American history, and a tribute to the brave men who risked their lives to save others.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.

Author: J. W. Dalton
ISBN-10: 1163229709
ISBN-13: 9781163229705
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d