Fighting The Flames! Or Twenty-Seven Years In The Montreal Fire Brigade

By William Orme McRobie

Book Overview

""Fighting The Flames Or Twenty-Seven Years In The Montreal Fire Brigade"" is a memoir written by William Orme McRobie about his experiences serving as a firefighter in Montreal, Canada for over two decades. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life and challenges faced by firefighters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the dangerous and often deadly nature of their work. McRobie also shares stories of some of the most memorable fires he fought, including the Great Fire of 1852, which destroyed much of Montreal's commercial district. Throughout the book, McRobie emphasizes the bravery and dedication of his fellow firefighters, and provides insight into the history and evolution of firefighting in Canada. ""Fighting The Flames "" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of firefighting, or the history of Montreal and Canada more broadly.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432553119
• ISBN13: 9781432553111
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"