The Atlantic coast of Virginia is scarcely a hundred miles long, yet from 1874 to 1915 more than 600 incidents occurred there in which the Life-Saving Service was involved. Nearly 7,000 lives were imperiled in the stranding of vessels. Of these, only 102 lives were lost; only 220 vessels were wrecked beyond hope.Richard A. Pouliot and his wife Julie have woven a tale of heroism, daring, and tragedy in recording these events. Ship names, statistics, and illustrations ... blend to create an exciting story and a valuable ...
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The Atlantic coast of Virginia is scarcely a hundred miles long, yet from 1874 to 1915 more than 600 incidents occurred there in which the Life-Saving Service was involved. Nearly 7,000 lives were imperiled in the stranding of vessels. Of these, only 102 lives were lost; only 220 vessels were wrecked beyond hope.Richard A. Pouliot and his wife Julie have woven a tale of heroism, daring, and tragedy in recording these events. Ship names, statistics, and illustrations ... blend to create an exciting story and a valuable reference book. -- Robert H. Burgess, curator emeritus, The Mariners' Museum
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First edition. Very good hardback in good dustjacket. Interior clean & bright. Boards have minor bumping & mild shelf wear. Spine slightly canted. Jacket shows small chips/tears at edges, minor bumping/shelf wear, few small abrasions/spots, & mild fading. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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