Synopsis
A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition presents numerous examples of accidents throughout history and around the world, drawn from a wide range of contemporary sources. Illustrated with high-quality cartoons, this historical anthology addresses important issues affecting humans while presenting them in a humorous, accessible style. The author relates anecdotes from the gentleman struck, even in death, by lightning to the ICI invention of WATER, a cheap resource for quenching fires. The anecdotes contain salutary reminders on the precautions one should take to secure a long and healthy life.
Book Details
ISBN-13 :
9781351410298
Publisher :
CRC Press
Date of Addition:
2021-11-10T06:02:02Z
Language :
eng
Categories :
Nonfiction
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Science
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SCIENCE / Physics / General
Usage Restrictions:
Copyright.