Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures On The Principles Of House Drainage is a book authored by J. Pickering Putnam. The book is a compilation of lectures that were delivered before the Suffolk District Medical Society and the Boston Society of Architects at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of house drainage, covering topics such as the design and installation of drainage systems, the importance of proper ventilation, and the prevention of plumbing-related diseases. The author also discusses the different types of materials used in drainage systems, as well as the various methods of testing and maintaining these systems. This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, installation, or maintenance of house drainage systems, including architects, engineers, plumbers, and building owners.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.