The Story of a Tinder-box by Charles Meymott Tidy
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"The Story of a Tinder-box" by Charles Meymott Tidy is a collection of scientific lectures designed for a juvenile audience, written during the late 19th century. The book explores the history and methods of producing fire, from ancient techniques to the advent of modern matches. Tidy employs engaging language and practical demonstrations to make complex scientific concepts accessible and intriguing for young readers. Throughout the book, Tidy narrates the evolution of fire-starting
tools, beginning with primitive methods like friction and moving on to the invention of the tinder-box. He describes the chemical principles behind the materials used, such as phosphorus and sulfur, and explains the processes involved in igniting them. Each lecture builds upon the previous one, ultimately comparing the venerable tinder-box with contemporary fire-making devices, illustrating the transitions in technology and highlighting the enduring significance of understanding these scientific principles in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tidy, Charles Meymott, 1843-1892 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03023379 |
| Title | The Story of a Tinder-box |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Combustion |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29757 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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