The Cruise of the Challenger Life-Boat, amd Voyage from Liverpool to London, in 1852

London, 1853. 12mo. xii, 119 pp. Test sailing of the so-called tubluar life-boat down the Manchester ship canal and then from Liverpool to London, a sometimes eventful voyage of two months. The narrative is interspersed with contemporary news reports and testimonials, including some negative reviews of rival lifeboats. A pretty copy, bound in original crimson cloth with gold cover lettering and all edges gilt. Light wear to spine ends but a very good copy of a scarce book.