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Follow on Google News | Westport, MA Resident Publishes New Book About Hurricane Carol 1954The Last Fling is a fascinating tale of a life-altering event of courage, terror and survival.
By: Paula Cummings The history includes events of the day at Horseneck and East Beach, Tripp’s’ Boat Yard, the Westport Yacht Club and Westport Point, including the rescue at Laura’s Restaurant. The book also relates the near tragic story of the Cozy Cab bus being washed into the pond at Westport Harbor and the activities that took place at the Acoaxet Club and on Elephant Rock Beach. This is a must read for anyone who has ever experienced a hurricane, enjoyed the waves at Horseneck Beach, lived in Westport or any New England town and those who are interested in history or natural disasters. About the author: The author, John B. “Red” Cummings, Jr. is a lifelong area resident and was a witness to the events of the day on August 31, 1954. He has enjoyed a variety of careers including 10 years in banking as an executive of the former Fall River National Bank; President of the United Way of Greater Fall River, Inc.; and is currently local real estate broker and owner of Cummings Group Realtors in Westport, MA. He is married to the former Paula Francoeur from Somerset and has two sons and four grandchildren, all who reside in Westport. Cummings has also co-authored From Little Acorns to Giant Oaks, a history of the Greater Fall River Development Corporation. He is a graduate of Portsmouth Priory School and University of Massachusetts- This paperback will have a retail price of $24.95 and can be purchased July 1 at local bookstores or direct from the author at www.thelastfling.net The ISBN is 978-1-4507-7648- End
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