| Author |
Senner, Arthur H. (Arthur Henry) |
| Author |
Miller, T. A. H. (Thomas Arrington Huntington), 1885-1949 |
| Title |
Fireplaces and Chimneys
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| Series Title |
United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 1889
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Thomas Cosmas from materials made available
at The Internet Archive (https:/archive.org).
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| Summary |
"Fireplaces and Chimneys" by Arthur H. Senner and T. A. H. Miller is a comprehensive guide published as Farmers' Bulletin No. 1889 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the early 1940s. This informative work focuses on the design and construction of fireplaces and chimneys, particularly for householders and farmers who may oversee their construction. The bulletin aims to provide foundational knowledge necessary for ensuring that these architectural features are safe, effective, and aesthetically pleasing. The content of the book spans various critical aspects related to fireplaces and chimneys, including their design requirements, construction guidelines, and maintenance practices. It covers topics such as drafting, flue sizing, aspects of clean-out and repair, chimney height regulations, and fireplace characteristics. Additionally, it discusses outdoor fireplaces and barbecue pits, offering readers practical considerations and methods for building or upgrading such structures. Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the planning and execution of functional and safe fireplaces and chimneys in rural and farm settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TH: Technology: Building construction
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| Subject |
Fireplaces
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| Subject |
Chimneys
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48378 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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