The Social History of Lighting

How was a billiards table lit in 1763, or the stage of the Red Bull playhouse in 1673? How did the early U.S. settlers light their homes, and how did this compare with the homes of Sumeria 4500 years ago. The answers to all these questions and many more are to be found in The Social History of Lighting (originally published in 1958).

Autorentext

William T. O'Dea was Keeper in the Science Museum, London.

Inhalt

1. 'Bad Light' 2. Light for the Home (I) 3. Light for the Home (II) from the Argand Lamp to Modern Times 4. Light for Travel 5. Light for Work 6. Light in Worship and Superstition 7. Light for the Theatre 8. Light for Gaiety and Great Occasions 9. Lighthouses 10. The Materials of Light 11. Getting a Light