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Fires and Firemen: from the Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol XXXV No. 1, May 1855

By Anonymous

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the thrilling and dangerous world of 19th-century firefighters as they battle blazes in a rapidly growing London, revealing the causes, consequences, and social issues surrounding these fiery events.

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2004-03-01
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"Fires and Firemen: from the Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science…" by an anonymous author, paints a picture of firefighting in 19th-century London and the difficulties faced by fire brigades in a growing city. The book explores the development of fire services, the many reasons fires started, and their effects. Using dramatic descriptions, the author captures the urgency and chaos of fighting fires, honoring the firemen’s brave actions against overwhelming odds; and reflecting on fire safety measures and insurance with commentary on possible insurance-related crimes. The story showcases the importance of firefighting in the urban life of London.

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Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.

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