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"Fighting the Flames"는 R.M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설로 1867년에 출판되었다. 이 이야기는 빅토리아 시대 런던의 젊은 소방관 Frank Wildman의 모험을 다루고 있다.
"Fighting the Flames"는 행동, 모험, 도덕적 교훈을 결합하여 용기, 이타심, 지역 사회 봉사와 같은 가치를 강조한다. 또한 독자들에게 빅토리아 시대의 소방 세계를 엿볼 수 있는 기회를 제공해 준다.


"Fighting the Flames" was written by R.M. A novel written by Ballantyne and published in 1867. The story follows the adventures of Frank Wildman, a young firefighter in Victorian London.
"Fighting the Flames" combines action, adventure, and moral lessons, emphasizing values such as courage, altruism, and community service. It also gives readers a glimpse into the firefighting world of the Victorian era.

요약
주인공 Frank Wildman은 런던 소방대에 합류하여 다양한 소방 임무에 참여하게된니다. 그는 맹렬한 지옥에 맞서고, 갇힌 사람들을 구하고, 파괴적인 화염의 힘에 맞서 싸운다.
Wildman의 경험을 통해 Ballantyne은 소방관이 직면한 어려움, 화재 진압에 필요한 용기, 비상 상황에서의 팀워크와 신속한 사고의 중요성을 생생하게 묘사한다. 소설은 또한 장비, 기술, 소방대 조직을 포함하여 당시의 소방 인프라를 발견할 수 있다.

Summary
The main character, Frank Wildman, joins the London Fire Brigade and is involved in various firefighting missions. He faces the raging inferno, rescues those imprisoned, and fights against the devastating power of flames.
Through Wildman's experience, Ballantyne vividly portrays the challenges firefighters face, the courage required to fight a fire, and the importance of teamwork and quick thinking in emergency situations. The novel also uncovers the firefighting infrastructure of the time, including equipment, technology, and fire brigade organization.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. How the Fight Began.
Chapter II. Another Little “Spark.”
Chapter III. Fire!!!
Chapter IV. A Fierce Fight With The Flames.
Chapter V. Willie Willders in Difficulties.
Chapter VI. “When one is another who is which?”
Chapter VII. Thoughts in regard to Men.
Chapter VIII. A Hidden Fire.
Chapter IX. Auctions and Gymnastics.
Chapter X. Difficulties and Dissipations.
Chapter XI. Wonderful Plans.
Chapter XII. A Little Domestic Chit-Chat.
Chapter XIII. Wild Doings and Daring Deeds.
Chapter XIV. Joe Corney’s Adventure with Ghosts.
Chapter XV. A New Phase of Life.
Chapter XVI. Willie in a New Light.
Chapter XVII. Home Life.
Chapter XVIII. Joe Corney’s Advice.
Chapter XIX. Dark Plots are hatched.
Chapter XX. A little more Hatching.
Chapter XXI. A Small Tea-Party.
Chapter XXII. A Fireman’s Life.
Chapter XXIII. Mr James Auberly.
Chapter XXIV. A Change in Fortune.
Chapter XXV. Changes and Mysteries.
Chapter XXVI. What Drink will do.
Chapter XXVII. An Old Plot.
Chapter XVIII. At the Post of Duty.
Chapter XXIX. Willie Willders in Difficulties.
Chapter XXX. The Best-Laid Plans.
Chapter XXXI. New Lights of Various Kinds.
Chapter XXXII. The Fire in Tooley Street.
Chapter XXXIII. The Last.