Term: 312 Pages

“The Fireproof Building: Technology and Public Safety in the Nineteenth-Century American City” by Sara Wermiel is a comprehensive textbook exploring the intersection of construction, history, and science in the development of fireproof buildings in the 19th-century American city. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2000, this 1st edition hardcover book delves into the technological advancements and public safety measures that shaped urban construction during this period. With 312 pages of insight and analysis, this book is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of technology, engineering, and history. See pictues. Note a small rip pointed out at top left of dust jacket.