The Boy With the U.S. Life-Savers

The Boy With the U.S. Life-Savers

Author: Francis Rolt-Wheeler

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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"The Boy with the U.S. Life-Savers" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is an adventurous and educational story that introduces young readers to the vital work of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, a predecessor to the modern Coast Guard. In this thrilling tale, a young boy becomes involved with the U.S. Life-Saving Service, an organization dedicated to saving lives along the treacherous coastal waters of the United States. Through the boy's experiences, readers learn about the bravery, skill, and teamwork required to rescue shipwrecked sailors and passengers in perilous conditions. The novel celebrates the spirit of heroism, public service, and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. It highlights how individuals, even young ones, can contribute to the safety and well-being of others. Francis Rolt-Wheeler's storytelling combines adventure with education, offering an action-packed narrative that encourages young readers to appreciate the significance of maritime safety and the noble efforts of those who protect lives at sea.


Boys' Life

Boys' Life

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1915-11

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.


The Greatest Coast Guard Rescue Stories Ever Told

The Greatest Coast Guard Rescue Stories Ever Told

Author: Tom McCarthy

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493027034

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Exciting rescue stories on the high seas! The Coast Guard’s rescue personnel are second to none, and Coast Guard air and sea rescue missions have been the subjects of celebrated newspaper accounts, books, and movies, including The Perfect Storm. The Coast Guard is one of the nation's five military services, which exist to defend and preserve the United States. In The Greatest Coast Guard Rescue Stories Ever Told, the editor has pulled together some of the finest writings about air and sea rescues that capture readers imaginations, culled from books, magazines, and elsewhere. It is an unforgettable collection, and includes stories by Kathryn Miles, Eric Hartlep, Gerald Hoover, Martha Laguardia-Kotite, Geoffrey D. Reynolds, Kalee Thompson, H. Paul Jeffers, and many others.