Liquid Air Lectures and Experiments. Exclusive Management: Russell Palmer.

Palmer, Russell.

Verlag: Chicago: Press of Hollister Brothers, printers,, 1900

Beschreibung

first edition; [16] pp., illustrated throughout, original paper wrappers chipped at margins and library markings on front cover, interior clean and sound; a promotional book for a demonstration and lecture (there were eight different lecturers working and Palmer controlled most of the business East of the Mississippi, he also claimed to have all the liquid air manufactured in the United States), the illustrations show the crowd pleasing and occasionally spectacular effects that will be shown while the text gives an incredibly optimistic overview of the future uses of Liquid Air e.g. building the Nicaraguan Canal, revolutionizing naval warfare with new weapons, burning garbage, fueling motor-carriages, etc. etc, exact prices are not given but even at $1000 a lecture promoters have doubled their money. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ZB753130

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Liquid Air Lectures and Experiments. Exclusive Management: Russell Palmer.
• Verlag: Chicago: Press of Hollister Brothers, printers,
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 1900
• Zustand: Good