The Ventilation of Dwelling Houses (1881)

Frederick Edwards | Published on June 11, 2014 | Comments

This book on ventilation and heat was written by Frederick Edwards, Jr. and published in 1881. It contains information about the ventilation of dwelling houses and the utilization of waste heat from open fire-places, including chapters on London smoke and fog, modern fire-places, etc. To access this book online, click here.

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