The Hazards of Life and All That
Download or Read eBook The Hazards of Life and All That PDF 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.
| Author | : J Bond |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 2017-07-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781351410298 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1351410296 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hazards of Life and All That by : J Bond
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.
