This book provides a detailed account of the lead processes involved in certain industries in Great Britain and the Western States of Europe, specifically focusing on the dangers of lead poisoning. Sir Thomas Oliver presents a comprehensive analysis of the topic, drawing on case studies and his own medical expertise to highlight the serious risks these industries pose to their workers and wider society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.