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Author Orton, Vrest, 1897-1986.

Title Observations on the forgotten art of building a good fireplace : the story of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, an American genius & his principles of fireplace design which have remained unchanged for 174 years / by Vrest Orton.

Publication Info. Dublin, N.H. : Yankee, 1969.

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  693 O    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  728.9 ORTON    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 60 pages : illustrations, plans ; 23 cm
Contents A biographical account of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford -- The riddle of the modern fireplace and its shortcomings -- Benjamin Franklin's observations on fireplaces -- Count Rumford's major principles of fireplace design.
Subject Fireplaces.
Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814.
Cover Title Forgotten art of building a good fireplace
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