A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition 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.
| ISBN-13: | 9780750303606 |
| ISBN-10: | 0750303603 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication date: | 1996-01-01 |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 238 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.21 Inches, Length: 6.14 Inches, Weight: 1.09790206476 Pounds, Width: 0.58 Inches |
| Author: | J Bond |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Paperback |
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