A Treatise On The General Design And Construction Of Burglar Proof Safes is a book written by William Corliss in 1878. This book is a comprehensive guide on the design and construction of safes that are resistant to burglary. The author provides a detailed explanation of the different types of safes, their construction, and the materials used in their construction. The book also covers the various locking mechanisms used in safes, including combination locks, key locks, and time locks. Corliss emphasizes the importance of designing safes that are resistant to drilling, cutting, and other methods of forced entry. He also discusses the importance of fire resistance in safes and provides guidelines for ensuring that safes are fireproof. The book includes illustrations and diagrams that help readers understand the concepts discussed in the text.Overall, A Treatise On The General Design And Construction Of Burglar Proof Safes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the design and construction of safes. It provides a thorough understanding of the principles involved in creating safes that are resistant to burglary and fire, and it is a useful reference for professionals in the field.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.