Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service ... Read More
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Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service ... Read More
Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service of their community and created a family in the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 13th September 2010
State: Maryland
Illustration Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781596299818
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fire Science HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Author Bio
Brent Lewis is a native Eastern Shoreman. Both sides of his family have lived on the shore for generations. Brent has been a residential real estate appraiser for over twenty years, but has worked in various local industries. He's married to another Eastern Shore native, Peggy, and has one daughter, Nicole. Brent is a member of the Kent Island Heritage Society, where he conducts their Oral Histories project and contributes to the newsletter. Brent has published in various periodicals. This is his first book.
Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service of their community and created a family in the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 13th September 2010
State: Maryland
Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781596299818
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fire Science HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Brent Lewis is a native Eastern Shoreman. Both sides of his family have lived on the shore for generations. Brent has been a residential real estate appraiser for over twenty years, but has worked in various local industries. He's married to another Eastern Shore native, Peggy, and has one daughter, Nicole. Brent is a member of the Kent Island Heritage Society, where he conducts their Oral Histories project and contributes to the newsletter. Brent has published in various periodicals. This is his first book.
