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100 1 _aO'Higgins, Harvey Jerrold,
_d1876-1929
245 1 0 _aOld Clinkers: A Story of the New York Fire Department
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-26
508 _aProduced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
653 _aFire fighters -- Fiction
700 1 _aJustice, Martin,
_d1869-1961
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56439
999 _c97270
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