A Historical Sketch Of The Origin, Progress, And Present State Of Gas-Lighting (1827)

A Historical Sketch Of The Origin, Progress, And Present State Of Gas-Lighting is a book written by William Matthews in 1827. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of gas lighting, tracing its origins from the early experiments of the 18th century to its widespread adoption in the 19th century. Matthews covers the technical aspects of gas lighting, including the various types of gas used and the methods of production, as well as the social and economic impact of this new technology. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the gas lighting systems in use in various cities and towns across Europe and America at the time of publication. Overall, A Historical Sketch Of The Origin, Progress, And Present State Of Gas-Lighting is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of one of the most significant technological innovations of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.