The Life Savers

The Life Savers: A Story Of The United States Life-Saving Service is a historical book written by James Otis and published in 1899. The book tells the story of the United States Life-Saving Service, a government agency responsible for rescuing shipwrecked sailors and passengers along the coasts of the United States. The book covers the history of the Life-Saving Service, from its beginnings in the early 19th century to its modernization in the late 1800s. It describes the heroic efforts of the Life-Saving Service's crews, who risked their lives to save others from the dangers of the sea. The Life Savers also includes anecdotes and stories of some of the most famous rescues performed by the Life-Saving Service, including the rescue of the crew of the shipwrecked schooner E.S. Newman in 1896. Overall, The Life Savers is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States Life-Saving Service and the brave men who dedicated their lives to saving 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.