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by Sumner Increase Kimball (Author)
""Joshua James, Life-Saver"" is a book written by Sumner Increase Kimball and published in 1909. It tells the story of Joshua James, a famous American life-saver who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book describes James' life, including his childhood, his experiences as a sailor, and his work as a life-saver on the coast of Massachusetts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of James' life. For example, one chapter discusses his early years growing up in Hull, Massachusetts, while another describes his heroic efforts to rescue sailors from a shipwreck off the coast of Nantucket. Throughout the book, Kimball portrays James as a brave and dedicated individual who was committed to saving the lives of others. He also highlights the challenges that James faced in his work, including dangerous weather conditions and the limitations of the life-saving equipment available at the time. Overall, ""Joshua James, Life-Saver"" is an inspiring and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most celebrated life-savers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, rescue operations, or the life of Joshua James himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
