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The Bravest Pets of Gotham

Tales of Four-Legged Firefighters of Old New York
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  • The Bravest Pets of Gotham on Hardback by Peggy Gavan
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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 100 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.   

Author Biography:

PEGGY GAVAN is an editor and volunteer firefighter in Warwick, New York. She is the author of the award-winning The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York (Rutgers University Press) and the blog Hatching Cat NYC: True and Unusual Animal Tales of Old New York.
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September 13th, 2024
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  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations
10 color and 31 B-W
Interest Age
From 16 to 99 years
Pages
368
ISBN-13
9781978839892
Product ID
38684391

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