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Stories of the Royal Humane Society

Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    019 - A Visit to the Receiving House

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    018 - Heroes of Recent Years

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    017 - A Notable Feat

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    016 - On Thin Ice

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    015 - A Life for a Life

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    014 - A Southend Hero

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    013 - An Australian Grace Darling

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    012 - Amid Storm and Darkness

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    011 - A Long Swim

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    010 - The Hero of the Humber

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    009 - Presence of Mind

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    008 - A Titled Medalist

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    007 - The Heroine of the Longstone

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    006 - Other Stanhope Medallists

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    005 - A Famous Swimmer

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    004 - The Hero of the ''Water Nymph''

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    003 - A Brave Foreman

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    002 - The Royal Humane Society

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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    001 - Preface and Epigraph

    Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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Established in 1774, the ‘Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned’ was a groundbreaking organization that championed lifesaving techniques, including artificial resuscitation. Under the royal patronage of King George III, it became ‘The Royal Humane Society’ in 1787 and remains a vital charity today. This remarkable organization honors the courage of individuals—men, women, and children—who have risked their lives or made heroic attempts to save others. The book, Stories of the Royal Humane Society, is part of a series by Victorian author Frank Mundell, published by The Sunday School Union. It shares true tales of extraordinary bravery from the Societys archives, celebrating the selfless actions of everyday heroes who faced danger with unwavering resolve. Each story is a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable courage displayed when lives hang in the balance. - Summary by Steve C

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