Eben Norton Horsford, Gustave Ducoudray, Alphonse Feillet

Broschiertes Buch

A Discussion of the Explosion of Burning Fluid Which Took Place at Salem, Feb. 24, 1852

And of Several Others of Recent Occurrence

Beschreibung

This book is a detailed investigation of a series of explosions involving burning fluids (such as kerosene) in the mid-19th century. The authors review the scientific evidence surrounding these incidents, including chemical analyses and eyewitness accounts. They also explore the social and economic implications of the explosions, as they led to new safety regulations and the adoption of alternative forms of lighting. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of technology and energy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 20
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 1mm
• Gewicht: 45g
• ISBN-13: 9781022731400
• ISBN-10: 1022731408
• Artikelnr.: 71603833