02128cam a22003133u 4500 29757 UtSlPG 20260610133658.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03023379 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Tidy, Charles Meymott, 1843-1892 The Story of a Tinder-box Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-22 Produced by Chris Curnow, Ritu Aggarwal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Story of a Tinder-box" by Charles Meymott Tidy is a collection of scientific lectures designed for a juvenile audience, written during the late 19th century. The book explores the history and methods of producing fire, from ancient techniques to the advent of modern matches. Tidy employs engaging language and practical demonstrations to make complex scientific concepts accessible and intriguing for young readers. Throughout the book, Tidy narrates the evolution of fire-starting tools, beginning with primitive methods like friction and moving on to the invention of the tinder-box. He describes the chemical principles behind the materials used, such as phosphorus and sulfur, and explains the processes involved in igniting them. Each lecture builds upon the previous one, ultimately comparing the venerable tinder-box with contemporary fire-making devices, illustrating the transitions in technology and highlighting the enduring significance of understanding these scientific principles in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Combustion https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29757 70605 70605