""Lightning Conductors: Their History, Nature, and Mode of Application"" is a book written by Richard Anderson and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of lightning conductors, including their history, nature, and use. The author discusses the different types of conductors, how they work, and their effectiveness in protecting buildings and structures from lightning strikes. The book also covers the scientific principles behind lightning and the dangers it poses to human life and property. Anderson provides practical advice on the installation and maintenance of lightning conductors, including the materials and techniques used to ensure their effectiveness. The book is an important reference for anyone interested in the history and science of lightning conductors, as well as for engineers and architects involved in the design and construction of buildings and structures.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.