The Hazards of Life and All That: A look at some accidents and safety curiosities, past and present, Third EditionCRC Press, 1996年1月1日 - 238 頁 A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition presents numerous examples of accidents throughout history and around the world, drawn from a wide range of contemporary sources. Illustrated with high-quality cartoons, this historical anthology addresses important issues affecting humans while presenting them in a humorous, accessible style. The author relates anecdotes from the gentleman struck, even in death, by lightning to the ICI invention of WATER, a cheap resource for quenching fires. The anecdotes contain salutary reminders on the precautions one should take to secure a long and healthy life. |
內容
At Work | 20 |
Chapter 3 | 36 |
On the Move | 47 |
Chapter 5 | 62 |
Precaution and Prevention | 74 |
Chapter 7 | 92 |
Chapter 8 | 107 |
Packing Em | 122 |
Close Confinement | 145 |
The Best Laid Schemes | 153 |
Oddities | 163 |
In Song and Verse | 178 |
Apocrypha | 196 |
Quotes | 206 |
The One That Got Away | 217 |
Copyright Acknowledgments | 224 |
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