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The Fire Brigade Or Fighting The Flames

The Fire Brigade Or Fighting The Flames

Robert Michael Ballantyne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120879844
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''The Fire Brigade Or Fighting The Flames: A Tale'' is a novel written by Robert Michael Ballantyne in 1877. The story follows the adventures of a group of firefighters as they battle blazes and save lives in Victorian England. The protagonist, Frank Wildman, is a young man who joins the fire brigade and quickly rises through the ranks to become a respected member of the team. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including dangerous fires, treacherous terrain, and personal conflicts with his fellow firefighters. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of firefighting techniques and equipment, as well as the social and economic conditions of the time. It is a thrilling and informative read that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of firefighting.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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