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Night Ride With a New York Fire Engine
Constance Merrifield narrates a midnight visit to Engine House No. 1 in New York, describing a swift alarm, harnessing the horses, the tumult of the run, and the smoky fire scene. Nellie the fire dog accompanies the crew, while the author reflects on the thrill and danger of riding the apparatus, ending with a brief classroom exchange.
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Constance Merrifield
New York
Engine House No. 1
Trece
Sige Nal
Nellie