Mechanical Devices in the Home

"Mechanical Devices in the Home" by Edith Allen is a comprehensive manual from the early 1900s focused on the inner workings and smart usage of common household gadgets. It examines cookstoves, heating setups, and lighting, offering advice for people looking to understand these systems better when buying, setting up, and taking care of them. Designed for students of home economics, housewives, and educators, the book makes complicated tech easy to understand. The introduction clearly lays out the book's purpose: to guide readers through choosing and running kitchen and heating appliances, detailing the structure and upkeep of lights, and teaching simple fixes to cut down on expenses; essentially, it promises a thorough exploration aimed at promoting safety, savings, and effectiveness in using household technologies.