An Account of the New Method of Extinguishing Fires by Explosion and Suffocation. Introduced by Ambrose Godfrey of Covent-Garden, Chymist. Wherin a Description is given of several Machines and their Uses, together with plain and sufficent Directions for the proper Application of them.By the Introducer

(Firefighting) Godfrey, Ambrose

Published by Printed in the Year, London, 1724

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First edition. One Engraved headpiece of house on fire. 1 vols. 8vo. An interesting work for those curious about the history of fire suppression and of applications of chemistry to (mostly urban) living in the 18th century. One Engraved headpiece of house on fire. 1 vols. 8vo. Seller Inventory # 35013

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Title: An Account of the New Method of ...

Publisher: Printed in the Year, London

Publication Date: 1724

Condition: Modern marbled boards

Edition: First edition.