Safe at Sea with Joseph Francis
History of Life-Saving Appliances, and Military and Naval Constructions, Invented and Manufactured by Joseph Francis….
New York: Published and Printed by E.D. Slater, 1885.
Price: $400.00
About the item
First Edition. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Safe at Sea with Joseph Francis. Original olive cloth, gilt device on upper cover, light shelf wear, else fine. With Francis's compliment slip on front pastedown.
Item #26910
A celebration of the useful devices invented and manufactured by Mr. Francis, including boats of corrugated iron used to transport troops, and an interesting history of life saving efforts at sea.
