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Fire

John W. Lyons

1985170 pagesabout 3–4 hours
1985
first published
  • 1985Scientific American Library · 170 pages · ENGISBN 9780716750109

Examines fire in its friendly and unfriendly forms. From the intricately balanced steady state of the candle flame to the hearth, the furnace, the combustion chamber, and finally to the primal violence of fire out of control.

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