Description: The Fireman: The Fire Departments of the United States, with a Full Account of All Large Fires, Statistics of Losses and Expenses, Theatres Destroyed by Fire, and Accidents, Anecdotes, and Incidents. By David D. Dana and printed in Boston by James French and Company. 1858, 357 + 12 pp, 8” x 5.25”, 8vo, hardcover rebacked green cloth. In good rebacked condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Some loss to original binding on head and heel of spine. Hinges remain in good condition with minor wear and text block remains bound well. Includes black-and-white illustrations of the 1832 Boston State House fire, 1856 Gerrish Market fire, 1845 New York Great Fire, 1851 San Francisco Great Fire, 1852 Sacramento Great Fire, 1856 Philadelphia Great Fire, and 1811 Richmond Theatre fire. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce early history of American firefighting, with a collection of statistics, descriptive information, and notable incidents both in the United States and throughout history. COLU1858BFHX-0324-aj1174
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Boston
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: David D. Dana
Region: North America
Publisher: James French and Company
Topic: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1858
