Experience the industrial revolution through the lens of the gas industry with this informative and engaging history. Oscar Edward Norman explores the technological innovations, social transformations, and entrepreneurial spirit that led to the widespread adoption of gas as a fuel source in the 19th century. A fascinating look at an often-overlooked aspect of modernization. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.