Gas Burners Old and New A historical and descriptive treatise on the progress of invention in gas lighting, embracing an account of the theory of luminous combustion

"Gas Burners Old and New" by Owen Merriman is a historical exploration of gas lighting technology, primarily focused on the late 19th century. It highlights the relationship between producers and consumers of gas, zeroing in on the evolution of gas burners and how this has affected lighting quality and gas consumption costs. The book strives to provide a clear understanding of gas combustion principles, tracing the designs of gas burners from simple beginnings and acknowledging the historical doubts about gas as a mainstream source of lighting while also championing the significant progress in making gas burners more efficient.