02556cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000420012624500580016826400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250801860044352013920062953400450202165300310206665300290209770000320212685600430215899900170220156439UtSlPG20260610134312.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09027992  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aO'Higgins, Harvey Jerrold,d1876-192910aOld Clinkers: A Story of the New York Fire Department 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-26  aProduced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Old Clinkers: A Story of the New York Fire Department" by Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds within the context of the New York Fire Department, focusing primarily on the life and challenges faced by Captain Keighley, a seasoned fireman. The story delves into the chaotic and perilous world of firefighting, particularly highlighting the intricacies of fire management and the interpersonal dynamics among the crew.  The opening of the book introduces the immediate event of a fire aboard the freighter "Sachsen", setting the stage for a dramatic rescue and firefighting operation. Captain Keighley and his crew respond to a distress signal as an intense blaze threatens to engulf the ship. The narrative portrays the urgency and danger of their mission, as internal conflicts within the ranks of firemen complicate the situation. As Captain Keighley navigates both the fire itself and the rivalry among his men, the story captures the high stakes and camaraderie inherent in the life of a firefighter, revealing both the external threats of fire and the internal struggles for authority and loyalty within the fire department. This early part effectively serves to immerse readers in the tense atmosphere and establish character dynamics crucial to the unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction  aFire fighters -- Fiction1 aJustice, Martin,d1869-196140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56439  c97270d97270