Our domestic fire-places : a treatise on the economical use of fuel and the prevention of smoke : with observations on the patent laws / Frederick Edwards, Jun.

  • Edwards, Frederick, Jun.
Date:
1865
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Credit: Our domestic fire-places : a treatise on the economical use of fuel and the prevention of smoke : with observations on the patent laws / Frederick Edwards, Jun. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    engaged, and that their entire abrogation would have a most beneficial influence. I have therefore added a short chapter on a subject which indirectly concerns the object of this little treatise, and which perhaps will be a little interesting to some of those who watch the progress of a very important matter, which there appears every probability will, before long, engage a considerable share of public attention. March, 1864. NOTE TO SECOND EDITION. In the present edition the two first chapters and the ob- servations on the patent laws are a reprint of the former, with one or two slight additions and some verbal alterations. The chapter entitled “ General deductions and recom- mendations ” has been considerably amplified. The author has been urged by some of his readers to publish his treatise in an abridged form, that it may become useful to a larger circle. He can willingly say that if his efforts are considered to demand encouragement, he will, at as early a period as possible, complete the short series of treatises he has projected, and will feel much satisfaction in em- ploying whatever means may be at his disposal for spread- ing extensively information of a practically useful cha- racter upon such matters relating to domestic comfort and economy as have fallen particularly within his observation. Of the printed letters alluded to in page 45 a few copies are in the hands of the publisher, and may be obtained at a small charge. They will not be reprinted. Great Marlborough Street, December 27th, 1864.