""A Historical Sketch Of The Origin, Progress, And Present State Of Gas-Lighting"" is a book written by William Matthews and published in 1827. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of gas lighting, from its origins in the 18th century to its current state in the early 19th century. Matthews covers the development of gas lighting technology, the various methods used to produce gas, and the challenges faced by early gas companies. He also discusses the impact of gas lighting on society, including its effect on urbanization and the growth of industry. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of gas lighting equipment, as well as accounts of notable gas lighting installations around the world. Overall, ""A Historical Sketch Of The Origin, Progress, And Present State Of Gas-Lighting"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most important technological advancements of the 19th century.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.