A Treatise On The General Design And Construction Of Burglar Proof Safes (1878)

By William R. Corliss and William R. Corliss

Book Overview

A Treatise On The General Design And Construction Of Burglar Proof Safes, written by William Corliss in 1878, is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of safes that are resistant to burglary. The book covers the various types of safes, their components, and the materials used in their construction. It also provides detailed instructions on how to design and construct safes that are resistant to various forms of attack, including drilling, prying, and explosives. In addition, the book includes information on the history of safes, as well as the legal and ethical considerations involved in their use. This book is a valuable resource for locksmiths, safe manufacturers, and anyone interested in the history and technology of safes.Embracing A Detailed Description And Explanation Of The Difference Between Square Safes And The Corliss Safe, And A Comparison Of The Relative Merits Of The Two Systems Of Construction As Adapted To The Safe Keeping Of Valuables.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116642393X
• ISBN13: 9781166423933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"