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LoC No.: 08032745

Title: Protection from Fire and Thieves
Including the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings; burglary, and the means of preventing it; fire, its detection, prevention, and extinction; etc.

Note: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Protection from Fire and Thieves" by George Hayter Chubb is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. This work addresses issues surrounding the security of property, specifically focusing on the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings, as well as methods of preventing burglaries and fire damage. The author’s expertise in lock and safe manufacturing lends credibility to his insights, making the book an essential read for both professionals and the general public seeking to understand the importance of protecting life and property. The opening of the text presents a preface highlighting the book's practical nature and the author's intent to educate readers about security measures against theft and fire. Chubb begins to discuss the significance of secure locks, illustrating the historical context of lock development and the common misconceptions surrounding the effectiveness of security systems. He shares insights from notable incidents, such as high-profile burglaries, aimed at demonstrating the necessity of understanding what truly constitutes security, emphasizing that no lock can replace the diligence of the owner in safeguarding their keys and property. This exposition sets the tone for the book’s detailed exploration of the construction and efficacy of various security devices, making clear that enhancing protection requires a combination of knowledge, vigilance, and proper equipment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chubb, George Hayter

EBook No.: 49704

Published: Aug 14, 2015

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Fires

Subject: Locks and keys

Subject: Burglary

Subject: Safes

Subject: Building, Fireproof

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:49704:2 2015-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Chubb, George Hayter en urn:lccn:08032745 1
2024-11-09T02:00:30Z Protection from Fire and Thieves

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 08032745

Title: Protection from Fire and Thieves
Including the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings; burglary, and the means of preventing it; fire, its detection, prevention, and extinction; etc.

Note: Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Protection from Fire and Thieves" by George Hayter Chubb is a practical guide written in the late 19th century. This work addresses issues surrounding the security of property, specifically focusing on the construction of locks, safes, strong-rooms, and fireproof buildings, as well as methods of preventing burglaries and fire damage. The author’s expertise in lock and safe manufacturing lends credibility to his insights, making the book an essential read for both professionals and the general public seeking to understand the importance of protecting life and property. The opening of the text presents a preface highlighting the book's practical nature and the author's intent to educate readers about security measures against theft and fire. Chubb begins to discuss the significance of secure locks, illustrating the historical context of lock development and the common misconceptions surrounding the effectiveness of security systems. He shares insights from notable incidents, such as high-profile burglaries, aimed at demonstrating the necessity of understanding what truly constitutes security, emphasizing that no lock can replace the diligence of the owner in safeguarding their keys and property. This exposition sets the tone for the book’s detailed exploration of the construction and efficacy of various security devices, making clear that enhancing protection requires a combination of knowledge, vigilance, and proper equipment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chubb, George Hayter

EBook No.: 49704

Published: Aug 14, 2015

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Fires

Subject: Locks and keys

Subject: Burglary

Subject: Safes

Subject: Building, Fireproof

LoCC: Technology: Building construction

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:49704:3 2015-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Chubb, George Hayter en urn:lccn:08032745 1