The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Rolt-Wheeler, Francis (1876–1960).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Boy With the U.S. Life-Savers" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Eric Swift, a young volunteer in the U.S. Life-Saving Corps, who engages in thrilling rescues along the coast, highlighting themes of bravery and teamwork. The narrative focuses on his experience, camaraderie with fellow lifesavers, and his aspirations to join the Coast Guard, emphasizing both action and the importance of swimming and safety at sea. The opening of the book sets the stage for Eric's daring endeavors as he responds to a distress call on a moonlit beach, illustrating the tense and exhilarating nature of life-saving efforts. The reader is introduced to the immediacy of rescue, as Eric and his companions navigate the rough sea to save a drowning man, showcasing their training, quick thinking, and resilience. As they perform artificial respiration on the rescued individual, discussions about various life-saving techniques reveal the characters' dedication and the educational aspects of the narrative, creating a vivid picture of life-saving missions that combine excitement, heroism, and valuable lessons in water safety.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers
- Author credits: Rolt-Wheeler, Francis (1876–1960)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Lifesaving -- Juvenile fiction
- United States. Coast Guard -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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