Description
Original 1889 hardcover edition. Former library book. Cover has some wear and stains. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This scarce 1889 edition of “Examination of Water for Sanitary and Technical Purposes” by Henry Leffmann and William Beam offers a fascinating glimpse into the early development of water quality analysis and public health standards. Published during the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the late 19th century, this book provided crucial guidance for assessing the safety of drinking water supplies, which was a pressing concern as cities grappled with disease outbreaks and pollution. Leffmann, a prominent chemist and professor, and Beam, his colleague, combined their expertise to create a comprehensive manual covering chemical analysis methods, microscopic examination techniques, and interpretation of results. With its well-preserved pages and secure binding, this former library copy represents an important artifact from a pivotal era when scientific understanding of water quality and its impact on human health was rapidly evolving. Collectors of early scientific works, particularly those related to public health and environmental studies, will appreciate this volume’s historical significance and its role in shaping modern water quality practices.
