Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-08-14 Public domain in the USA. 226 Chubb, George Hayter 1848 1946 08032745 Protection from fire and thieves : $b Including the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings; burglary, and the means of preventing it; fire, its detection, prevention, and extinction; etc. Produced by deaurider, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Protection from Fire and Thieves" by George Hayter Chubb is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. This work addresses issues surrounding the security of property, specifically focusing on the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings, as well as methods of preventing burglaries and fire damage. The author’s expertise in lock and safe manufacturing lends credibility to his insights, making the book an essential read for both professionals and the general public seeking to understand the importance of protecting life and property. The opening of the text presents a preface highlighting the book's practical nature and the author's intent to educate readers about security measures against theft and fire. Chubb begins to discuss the significance of secure locks, illustrating the historical context of lock development and the common misconceptions surrounding the effectiveness of security systems. He shares insights from notable incidents, such as high-profile burglaries, aimed at demonstrating the necessity of understanding what truly constitutes security, emphasizing that no lock can replace the diligence of the owner in safeguarding their keys and property. This exposition sets the tone for the book’s detailed exploration of the construction and efficacy of various security devices, making clear that enhancing protection requires a combination of knowledge, vigilance, and proper equipment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fires Locks and keys Burglary Safes Building, Fireproof TH Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 437675 2025-07-20T04:48:12.023031 text/html 378599 2024-10-24T17:53:07 text/html 7138233 2025-07-20T04:48:22.068993 application/epub+zip 7125721 2025-07-20T04:48:13.911038 application/epub+zip 159922 2025-07-20T04:48:12.837038 application/epub+zip 7227752 2025-07-20T04:48:28.010961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7173179 2025-07-20T04:48:20.229986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240736 2022-09-22T13:39:34.263572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304178 2025-07-20T04:48:10.730084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284118 2024-10-24T17:53:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18236 2025-07-20T04:48:28.193962 application/rdf+xml 15119 2025-07-20T04:48:12.945039 image/jpeg 2626 2025-07-20T04:48:12.892027 image/jpeg 6761594 2025-07-20T04:48:12.268076 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia