The Events Of A Half Century Of The Montgomery Hose And Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1, 1847-1897 (1897)

""The Events Of A Half Century Of The Montgomery Hose And Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1, 1847-1897"" is a historical account written by Mark Thomson in 1897. The book details the fifty-year history of the Montgomery Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1, a volunteer firefighting organization in Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Thomson chronicles the founding of the company in 1847 and its subsequent growth and development over the years. He describes the company's equipment, including its fire engines and hoses, and the various challenges and obstacles the firefighters faced in their efforts to protect the community. The book also includes accounts of specific fires and emergencies that the company responded to, as well as the heroic actions of individual firefighters. In addition to its focus on the Montgomery Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company, the book also provides a broader historical context for the development of firefighting in the United States during the 19th century. Thomson discusses the evolution of firefighting techniques and equipment, as well as the role of volunteer firefighting organizations in American communities. Overall, ""The Events Of A Half Century Of The Montgomery Hose And Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 1, 1847-1897"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of a volunteer firefighting company and its contributions to the community it served.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.