02108cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500280013226400510016030000470021133600260025833700260028433800360031050000310034650800260037752012040040353400450160765300380165265300290169065300320171985600430175142394UtSlPG20260610133953.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aVK1 aMundell, Frank10aStories of the Lifeboat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-03-23  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Stories of the Lifeboat" by Frank Mundell is a collection of narratives centered around the valiant efforts and exploits of lifeboat crews, written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the history and significance of lifeboat services, delving into the stories of heroism and resilience shown by the men who operated these boats under perilous conditions. It serves as a tribute to the brave individuals committed to rescuing those in distress at sea.  At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of lifeboats, recounting their invention by Lionel Lukin and the evolution of their design over time. The narrative begins with Lukin’s efforts in the late 18th century, describing his prototypes and the challenges he faced in garnering support for his life-saving invention. The opening is rich with historical context, detailing notable shipwrecks, the responses of lifeboat crews, and the establishment of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, setting the stage for a series of poignant and thrilling rescue stories that emphasize the dangers of maritime life and the nobility of those who risk their lives to save others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLifeboat service -- Great Britain  aRescues -- Great Britain  aShipwrecks -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42394