Leon gaster j s dow (3 risultati)

8vo. xiv+462pp. Original cloth. Numerous black and white illustrations; a very good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. No Dust Jacket.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a valuable guide to the history and development of illumination methods. It starts with the early uses of fire and torches, and moves on to discuss the development of oil lamps, candles, and gas lighting. It also explores the invention of the electric light, the incandescent gas mantle, and other important advances in illumination technology. The book also includes a discussion of the physiological effects of light on the eye and the artistic and decorative considerations of fixture design. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of lighting or the science of illumination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…