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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe Steam Fire Engine and the Old-time Fire Bell
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aCarillon Park booklets
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-15
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Steam Fire Engine and the Old-time Fire Bell" by Anonymous is a historical account published in the late 20th century. The book narrates the evolution of fire-fighting technology, specifically focusing on the steam fire engine, its invention, rise to popularity, and eventual decline, providing insights into the societal and technical changes that influenced fire-fighting practices over time. This booklet delves into the fascinating history of the steam fire engine, detailing its development from earlier fire-fighting methods such as bucket brigades and hand-pumped machines to the innovative steam technology spearheaded by figures like Moses Latta. It captures the colorful and sometimes tumultuous history of volunteer fire companies, their fierce competition, and the societal response to fire hazards. The narrative also highlights how steam fire engines transformed firefighting efficiency and operations, leading to the establishment of paid fire departments, while providing anecdotal stories and reflections that showcase the importance of these machines in American heritage. In the end, it pays homage to the legacy of the steam fire engine, now mostly relegated to history and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFire engines
830 0 _aCarillon Park booklets
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64832
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