Joseph Francis, Shipbuilder: Father of the U.S. Live-Saving Service - Hardcover

""Joseph Francis, Shipbuilder: Father Of The U.S. Live-Saving Service"" is a book written by John B. Ehrhardt that tells the story of Joseph Francis, a shipbuilder who played a significant role in the establishment of the United States Life-Saving Service. The book provides a detailed account of Francis' life, from his early days as an apprentice shipbuilder in New York City to his later years as a successful businessman and philanthropist. Throughout the book, Ehrhardt highlights Francis' contributions to the development of life-saving equipment and techniques, which helped to save countless lives during the 19th century. The author also explores the political and social climate of the time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Francis and his contemporaries as they worked to improve maritime safety.Overall, ""Joseph Francis, Shipbuilder: Father Of The U.S. Live-Saving Service"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on an often-overlooked figure in American history. It is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in maritime history, engineering, or the development of public safety services in the United States.Delivered During The 1950 New Jersey Luncheon.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.