9781332616909 - Report of the Evidence and Other Matter Presented Before a Joint Committee of the City Council of Boston Upon the Subject of Gas (Classic Reprint) di Yerrinton, Jam... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an assemblage of evidence and debate on the topic of gas lighting in Boston. Published in 1867, the text contains discussion of the methods of gas purification, inspection, and the composition of Bostonâs gas compared to that used in New York, Philadelphia, and London. Additional topics include the methods and costs of producing illuminating gas via various means, and discourse on safety and health concerns for both consumers and gas company employees. The text contains testimony from experts, politicians, and gas company officials. The book reflects the state of gas manufacture in the mid-19th century, and captures the technological and social concerns of the era, providing insight into the challenges of providing economical, safe, and clean urban 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.