History of the Fire Department of the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890 (1890)

The ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a book written by Leonard Bolles Ellis and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the fire department of New Bedford, Massachusetts, from its inception in 1772 up until the year 1890. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the department's history. It begins with an overview of the early firefighting methods used in the city, including bucket brigades and hand-pumped engines. The book then goes on to describe the development of the department over time, including the introduction of steam-powered engines and the establishment of a permanent fire department in the mid-19th century.Throughout the book, Ellis provides detailed accounts of major fires that occurred in the city, including the devastating fire of 1843 that destroyed much of the downtown area. He also describes the various challenges faced by the department, such as inadequate funding and equipment, as well as the heroic efforts of individual firefighters in the line of duty.Overall, the ""History Of The Fire Department Of The City Of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1772-1890"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of firefighting in the United States, as well as for those interested in the history of New Bedford itself.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.