Historical Sketches Of The Formation And Founders Of The Philadelphia Hose Company (1854)

von Gilbert Adams

100 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Historical Sketches Of The Formation And Founders Of The Philadelphia Hose Company is a book written by Gilbert Adams in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and early days of the Philadelphia Hose Company, one of the first volunteer fire companies in the United States. Adams traces the history of the company from its founding in 1815, through its early struggles and successes, and up to the time of his writing. He also profiles the key figures involved in the company's formation and operation, including its founders and early leaders. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of firefighting in the United States, as well as the social and cultural context in which volunteer fire companies emerged. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of firefighting or the history of Philadelphia.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120294302
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC