The book "Gas Burners Old and New: An Historical and Descriptive Essay on the Development of Gas Lighting Inventions, Containing an Overview of the Theory of Luminous Combustion" by Owen Merriman is an important work on the history and description of gas lighting inventions. The author examines in detail the progress in this field, starting with the early years of the development of gas lighting and up to modern achievements. The book reveals not only the history of the invention of gas burners, but also the theoretical aspects of light combustion. Owen Merriman explains the basic ideas and principles behind this process, revealing the essence of luminescent combustion and its impact on the development of lighting in general. The book "Gas burners old and new" will be a useful source of information for those interested in the history of technical inventions, especially in the context of lighting and energy. Owen Merriman has successfully combined historical facts and theoretical analysis, creating an interesting and informative book that leaves readers interested and fascinated by the content of its pages.