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The Hazards of Life and All That : A look at some accidents and safety curiosities, past and present, Third Edition
by J. Bond
Overview
This light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject 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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780750303606
- ISBN-10: 0750303603
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: January 1996
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.14 x 0.55 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.99 pounds
- Page Count: 252
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