Facts About Peat As an Article of Fuel: With Remarks Upon Its Origin and Composition; the Various Products Obtained From It by Distillation; the Use o - Paperback

by Thomas Hooker Leavitt (Author)

This book is a comprehensive guide to the properties, uses and benefits of peat. Peat has long been recognized as a valuable fuel resource, and this book provides detailed information on its composition, uses and benefits for a variety of industries. From gunpowder and paper to roofing tiles and pavements, peat has a multitude of uses that are explored in this book. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and uses of this valuable natural resource.

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