The British Coal Tar Industry: Its Origin, Development, And Decline (1915)

By Walter Myers Gardner and Walter M. Gardner

Book Overview

The British Coal Tar Industry: Its Origin, Development, And Decline is a historical book written by Walter Myers Gardner and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive account of the coal tar industry in Britain, from its early beginnings to its eventual decline. The author covers the origins of the industry, including the discovery of coal tar and its early uses in medicine and dyeing. He then delves into the development of the industry, including the establishment of coal tar distilleries and the growth of the industry during the Industrial Revolution. The book also covers the decline of the industry, including the impact of competition from synthetic dyes and the decline of the coal mining industry. The author provides detailed information on the technology, chemistry, and economics of the coal tar industry, as well as the social and political factors that influenced its development and decline. Overall, The British Coal Tar Industry: Its Origin, Development, And Decline is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal tar industry in Britain, as well as the broader history of industrialization and economic development. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the industry, and is written in a clear and accessible style.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436664500
• ISBN13: 9781436664509
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"