Technology

Overview: James Braidwood, the first superintendent of the London Fire Brigade, dedicated his life to fire prevention and extinction. His career, marked by innovation and unwavering commitment, revolutionized the response…

Overview:  This paper, written by Edward Godfrey in 1910, presents a scathing critique of common practices in reinforced concrete design. Godfrey, a civil engineer with a background in structural steel,…

Overview: “A Treatise on the Brewing of Beer” by E. Hughes, published in 1796, provides a comprehensive guide to brewing beer, highlighting the importance of using quality ingredients, proper techniques,…

Overview: This essay, published in 1905, explores the crucial role of good roads in America’s future. The author argues that a lack of good roads has a profound impact on…

Overview: “Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife” was published in 1905 and aims to empower women in their domestic roles. Author Marion Mills Miller, a well-known writer of the time,…

Overview: This book, published in 1865, is a comprehensive guide to the construction and management of graperies and horticultural buildings, written by architects and horticulturists George E. and F. W….

Overview: This book is a detailed guide to the methods employed in the preparation of plantation rubber in 1922, covering the entire process from planting the Hevea Brasiliensis tree to…

Overview: This article delves into the fascinating story of the Borghesi astronomical clock, a masterpiece of horological ingenuity born from the collaboration of Father Francesco Borghesi, a secular priest, and…

Overview: This 1878 book by the French physicist and author, Comte Th. Du Moncel, offers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving fields of telephony, the microphone, and the phonograph….