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The Story of a Tinder-Box: A Course of Lectures Delivered Before a Juvenile Auditory at the London Institution During the Christmas Holidays of 1888-89 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The author desires to take this opportunity of Cxpressing his thanks to Messrs. Bryant and May; to Messrs. Woodhouse and Rawson, electrical engineers; to Mr. Woolf, the lead pencil manufacturer; and to Mr. Gardiner, for numerous specimens with which the lectures were illustrated.
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The Story of a Tinder-Box (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of fire making, unlocking the secrets of the tinderbox, a crucial tool in human history for obtaining fire, akin to the vital role of matches today. The author follows the fascinating development of fire-starting techniques from ancient times, when people utilized friction or flint to more recent innovations like matches and electric ignition. Learn about the significance of tinder preparation, the role of sparks and oxygen in combustion, and appreciate the influence of alchemists in discovering phosphorus. Gain insights into the various iterations of matches, from chemical to lucifer, and the ultimate development of electric ignition. Through this narrative, the book unveils the scientific principles underlying these technologies, showcasing how human ingenuity and our understanding of chemistry have shaped fire-making methods over centuries. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330895818_0
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