This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03023379
Title: The Story of a Tinder-box
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Story of a Tinder-box" by Charles Meymott Tidy is a collection of scientific lectures designed for a juvenile audience, written during the late 19th century. The book explores the history and methods of producing fire, from ancient techniques to the advent of modern matches. Tidy employs engaging language and practical demonstrations to make complex scientific concepts accessible and intriguing for young readers. Throughout the book, Tidy narrates the evolution of fire-starting tools, beginning with primitive methods like friction and moving on to the invention of the tinder-box. He describes the chemical principles behind the materials used, such as phosphorus and sulfur, and explains the processes involved in igniting them. Each lecture builds upon the previous one, ultimately comparing the venerable tinder-box with contemporary fire-making devices, illustrating the transitions in technology and highlighting the enduring significance of understanding these scientific principles in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Tidy, Charles Meymott, 1843-1892
EBook No.: 29757
Published: Aug 22, 2009
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Combustion
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03023379
Title: The Story of a Tinder-box
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Story of a Tinder-box" by Charles Meymott Tidy is a collection of scientific lectures designed for a juvenile audience, written during the late 19th century. The book explores the history and methods of producing fire, from ancient techniques to the advent of modern matches. Tidy employs engaging language and practical demonstrations to make complex scientific concepts accessible and intriguing for young readers. Throughout the book, Tidy narrates the evolution of fire-starting tools, beginning with primitive methods like friction and moving on to the invention of the tinder-box. He describes the chemical principles behind the materials used, such as phosphorus and sulfur, and explains the processes involved in igniting them. Each lecture builds upon the previous one, ultimately comparing the venerable tinder-box with contemporary fire-making devices, illustrating the transitions in technology and highlighting the enduring significance of understanding these scientific principles in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Tidy, Charles Meymott, 1843-1892
EBook No.: 29757
Published: Aug 22, 2009
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Combustion
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.