An Historical Sketch of the Origin, Progress, & Present State of Gas-lightingRowland Hunter, 1827 - 434 pages Development of gas lighting, comparison of street lighting with gas with lighting in the past, use of a glass photometer, etc. |
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A Historical Sketch of the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Gas ... William Matthews No preview available - 2008 |
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