A Practical Treatise on Gas-light: Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.

Written by Friedrich Christian Accum

This book provides a comprehensive guide to gas lighting, covering the necessary apparatus and machinery for illuminating various spaces.

It discusses the benefits and safety considerations of using carburetted hydrogen or coal-gas for lighting. The author offers insights into the practical applications of this technology.

Technical manual

Published: 1815
Format: Digital preview
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