02158cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500490016526400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800470043152011780047853400450165665300380170165300320173965300300177185600430180121695UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189410aLife in the Red Brigade: London Fire Brigade 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-06-06 aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England a"Life in the Red Brigade: London Fire Brigade" by R. M. Ballantyne is a fictional tale portraying the life of firemen in London, likely written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Joe Dashwood, a stout young fireman dedicated to his challenging profession, capturing both the daily struggles and the heroics of those who bravely fight fires in the metropolis. Through Dashwood and his comrades, the book explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the personal sacrifices made on the front lines of danger. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Joe Dashwood as he navigates an exhausting night shift dealing with fires in London, displaying a blend of weariness and determination. The opening scenes delve into his interactions with his fellow firemen and the brief yet heartfelt moments he shares with his wife, Mary, highlighting their loving relationship amidst the demands of his occupation. The tension builds with the sudden call to a significant fire, setting the stage for heroism as Dashwood prepares for the challenges that lie ahead, embodying the spirit of the Red Brigade. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFire fighters -- Juvenile fiction aCourage -- Juvenile fiction aFires -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21695