{"product_id":"the-quest-for-pure-water-the-history-of-water-purification-from-the-earliest-records-to-the-twentieth-century-hardcover","title":"The Quest For Pure Water: The History Of Water Purification From The Earliest Records To The Twentieth Century - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMoses Nelson Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbel Wolman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Quest For Pure Water: The History Of Water Purification From The Earliest Records To The Twentieth Century by Moses Nelson Baker is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of water purification. The book covers the earliest methods of water purification, such as boiling and filtration, and traces the development of water treatment technologies through the centuries. It explores the various methods used to purify water, including the use of chemicals, sand filters, and ultraviolet light. The book also examines the role of water purification in public health, particularly in the prevention of waterborne diseases. It discusses the impact of water treatment on the growth of cities and the development of modern infrastructure. The author also highlights the challenges faced by early water treatment pioneers and the innovations that helped to overcome them.The Quest For Pure Water is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of water purification. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, public health, and environmental studies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both academic and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 542\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548323176755,"sku":"9781258492090","price":84.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/BZNaH0fa6a9781258492090.webp?v=1783161826","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-quest-for-pure-water-the-history-of-water-purification-from-the-earliest-records-to-the-twentieth-century-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}