""The History of a Lifeboat"" is a non-fiction book written by Richard Rowe and originally published in 1878. The book details the history of a lifeboat, from its construction and launch to its various rescues and adventures at sea. Rowe provides a detailed account of the lifeboat's design and the challenges faced by its crew, as well as the various dangers and difficulties encountered during rescue missions. The book also explores the history of lifeboats in general, including their development and use in different parts of the world. Overall, ""The History of a Lifeboat"" provides a fascinating insight into the world of maritime rescue and the bravery of those who risk their lives to save others.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.