A Practical Treatise on Gas-light
Friedrich Accum
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(The Perfect Library, Nov. 16, 2015)
A Practical Treatise on Gas-lightFriedrich Accum, German chemist (1769 – 1838)This ebook presents «A Practical Treatise on Gas-light», from Friedrich Accum. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected.Table of Contents- About This Book- Preface- Introductory Observation- Part I. Production Of Artificial Light- Method Of Ascertaining The Illuminating Power Of Candles, Lamps, Gas-lights, And Other Luminous Bodies- Further Illustrations Of The Mode Of Computing The Relative Cost Or Value Of Light- Method Of Increasing The Light Of Tallow Candles, And To Obviate The Necessity Of Snuffing Them- Part Ii. Gas-light- Theory Of The Combustion Of Coal In Elucidation Of The Nature And Production Of Gas Light- Sketch Of The Rise And Progress Of The Discovery And Application Of Coal-gas- Theory Of The Production Of Gas-light- Utility Of The Gas-light Illumination, With Regard To Public And Private Economy- Other Products Obtainable From Coal- Tabular View, Exhibiting- Description Of The Gas-light Apparatus- Directions To Workmen Attending The Gas-light Apparatus- Estimate Of The Price Of A Gas-light Apparatus, If Erected In London