+ − The Times [London] Lit Sup p567 S 2 ’20 800w
“In Mr Lucas’ familiar style. It is the sort of thing he does with great deftness.”
+ Wis Lib Bul 16:238 D ’20 60w
LUCKIESH, M. Artificial light: its influence upon civilization. (Century books of useful science) il *$2.50 (2½c) Century 628.9
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The aim of this book is “to show that artificial light has become intricately interwoven with human activities and that it has been a powerful influence upon the progress of civilization.” (Preface) The early chapters deal with primitive forms of lighting, covering such subjects as: The art of making fire; Primitive light-sources; The ceremonial use of light; Oil-lamps of the nineteenth century, and Early gas-lighting. Among the chapters devoted to modern lighting are: The science of light-production; Lighting the streets; Lighthouses; Artificial light in warfare; Signaling; Light and safety; Light and health; Spectacular lighting; Lighting the home; Lighting—a fine art? Reading references come at the close. The author, who is director of applied science, Neia Research laboratory, has written also “Color and its applications,” “The lighting art,” etc.
+ Booklist 17:18 O ’20
“Written in a simple yet finished style it gives the general reader a comprehensive and engaging account of illumination.”
+ N Y P L New Tech Bks p68 Jl ’20 150w