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Cities of Light and Heat

- Domesticating Gas and Electricity in Urban America

About Cities of Light and Heat

An account of the introduction of gas and electricity to the "instant cities" of Kansas and Denver in the late 19th century. The book describes how the technology spread quickly to homes, urged on by the prevailing attitudes of cleanliness, comfort and gender.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780271013497
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • March 21, 1995
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 658 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Cities of Light and Heat

An account of the introduction of gas and electricity to the "instant cities" of Kansas and Denver in the late 19th century. The book describes how the technology spread quickly to homes, urged on by the prevailing attitudes of cleanliness, comfort and gender.

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