The Hazards of Life and All That

The Hazards of Life and All That
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9781351410298
ISBN-13 : 1351410296
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Book Synopsis The Hazards of Life and All That by : J Bond

Download or read book The Hazards of Life and All That written by J Bond and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition presents numerous examples of accidents throughout history and around the world, drawn from a wide range of contemporary sources. Illustrated with high-quality cartoons, this historical anthology addresses important issues affecting humans while presenting them in a humorous, accessible style. The author relates anecdotes from the gentleman struck, even in death, by lightning to the ICI invention of WATER, a cheap resource for quenching fires. The anecdotes contain salutary reminders on the precautions one should take to secure a long and healthy life.


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