Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 56 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Fires and Firemen: from the Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science and Art, Vol XXXV No. 1, May 1855 This eBook was prepared by Gordon Keener "Fires and Firemen: from the Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science…" is an informative historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book primarily discusses the organization and operations of fire brigades in London, highlighting the challenges of managing fire hazards in a rapidly expanding urban environment. It sheds light on the evolution of fire services and the various causes and consequences of fires during that period. The text delves into vivid descriptions of the urgency and chaos surrounding fire incidents, characterizing the fire brigade's operations with dramatic imagery and detailed observations. The author, through the narrative and reports, illustrates the brave efforts of firemen in battling blazes, sometimes against overwhelming odds, while also cataloging the frequent causes of fires, which range from the mundane (candles, curtains) to the bizarre (incendiarism, spontaneous combustion). Additionally, it reflects on the evolution of fire safety measures and the nature of insurance in relation to fire incidents, with a hint of social commentary regarding the implications of insurance incentives on fire-related crimes. Overall, the book captures the essence of firefighting and its significance in the urban fabric of 19th-century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fire departments Fire prevention TH Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 96093 2025-07-03T03:31:31.962472 text/html 95914 2025-01-09T18:28:40.743327 text/html 143562 2025-07-03T03:31:37.827454 application/epub+zip 142408 2025-07-03T03:31:35.462457 application/epub+zip 90045 2025-07-03T03:31:34.283449 application/epub+zip 359213 2025-07-03T03:31:39.428458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350403 2025-07-03T03:31:37.086467 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183868 2022-09-03T06:23:40.785623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83311 2025-07-03T03:31:31.741487 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77968 2020-12-28T16:40:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17573 2025-07-03T03:31:39.543413 application/rdf+xml 26550 2025-07-03T03:31:34.784445 image/jpeg 4870 2025-07-03T03:31:34.527445 image/jpeg 29886 2020-12-28T16:40:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 142696 2025-07-03T03:31:31.973494 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia