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Orlando Firefighting - Couverture souple

Bryant, Ginger

 
9780738553078: Orlando Firefighting
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0738553077 ISBN 13 : 9780738553078
Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2008

Synopsis

Mystery surrounds the origins of Orlando's name, but the most probable explanation for its moniker dates back to the exploits of Orlando Reeves. While guarding Central Florida forts against Native American attacks, Reeves was alarmed in the middle of the night. A log rolled toward Reeves in the darkness, and he knew it disguised movement by an opponent. After firing his gun to awaken his fellow soldiers, he was bombarded by arrows, which resulted in his death. Orlando's name was bestowed upon a local post office in 1857 and then on the city incorporated in 1875. Just like the brave solider for whom the city was named, firefighters of Orlando boldly risk their lives for the welfare of others. This volume commemorates those men and women and traces a rich history from 1883, when a devastating fire inspired William C. Sherman to start a volunteer fire company, to today.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ginger Bryant is a teacher of high school British literature and journalism. Combining her skills as a photographer with her constant quest for a good story, Bryant has compiled images and memories from a wealth of resources.

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Éditeur
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0738553077
ISBN 13 
9780738553078
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
128
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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