On Peat As A Substitute For Coal: Including Details Of The Dublin Peat Commission, 1872; Clayton's Condensed-Peat Patent, 1873; Maccallum's Coal-Peat

By Ralph Richardson and Dr Ralph Richardson

Book Overview

""On Peat As A Substitute For Coal: Including Details Of The Dublin Peat Commission, 1872; Clayton�������s Condensed-Peat Patent, 1873; Maccallum�������s Coal-Peat Invention, 1873"" is a historical book written by Ralph Richardson. The book covers the use of peat as a substitute for coal during the 19th century. It includes details about the Dublin Peat Commission of 1872, which was established to investigate the potential of peat as a fuel source. The book also discusses two notable inventions from 1873: Clayton's Condensed-Peat Patent and Maccallum's Coal-Peat Invention. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of peat as a fuel source and its potential as a substitute for coal. It includes detailed descriptions of the processes involved in extracting and using peat, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using peat over coal. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of energy and the development of alternative fuel sources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164834975
• ISBN13: 9781164834977
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"