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100	1		_aTidy, Charles Meymott, _d1843-1892
245	1	4	_aThe Story of a Tinder-box
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-08-22
508			_aProduced 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.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCombustion
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29757
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