Fire : Servant, Scourge, and Enigma [Unabridged]

Fire : Servant, Scourge, and Enigma [Unabridged]

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The nature of fire, its symbolic significance, and its exploitation and control are examined in this fascinating study. Written in a lively style and enhanced by 117 compelling illustrations, it probes all aspects of fire, from the techniques used to extinguish oil well blazes to the prominence of fire imagery in religion and poetry. It examines fire's utility in matters of comfort, as in heating, lighting, cooking, and crafts; for spectacular forms of amusement, such as fireworks; its catalytic effects in explosives and internal combustion; its significance to ancient forms of worship; and many other fascinating applications. With its highly readable, nontechnical approach, this volume will interest lay readers as well as experts and professionals. Over 85 black-and-white and 2 color photos.

Fire: Servant, Scourge, and Enigma,Hazel Rossotti,Dover Publications,0486422615,Chemistry - General,Fire,Fire Science,General,Natural Disasters,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Chemistry / General,Science: General Issues

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