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The Bravest Pets of Gotham Tales of Four Legged Firefighters of Old New York

by [Gavan, Peggy]

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the New York Fire Department permitted firemen to keep one dog, one cat, or singing birds in their firehouse. Since the firemen were required to live and work at the firehouse full-time, these animal mascots--along with the horses that pulled the fire trucks--were their constant companions, making a dangerous workplace feel more like home.

The Bravest Pets of Gotham takes readers on a fun historical tour of Old New York, sharing touching and comical stories about the bond between FDNY firefighters and their four-legged or feathered friends. The book contains more than one hundred astonishing, emotional, and sometimes hilariously absurd tales of the FDNY animal mascots whose extraordinary intelligence, acts of bravery, and funny antics deserve to be remembered. Some anecdotes depict fire companies that broke the one-pet rule and welcomed a veritable menagerie of animals into their firehouses, including goats, turtles, and even monkeys. Whether you are an animal lover, a history buff, or a fan of firefighting, The Bravest Pets of Gotham is full of stories that will thrill and amuse you.

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Product Details

  • Rutgers University Press Brand
  • Sep 13, 2024 Pub Date:
  • 9781978839892 ISBN-13:
  • 1978839898 ISBN-10:
  • 308.0 pages Hardcover
  • English Language
  • 8.5 in * 1 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: