acetylene lamp

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Eventually, Congress came to realize that something must be done, and a temporary first lighthouse was built in 1912, an unmanned acetylene lamp.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023

“Here, take a lantern,” said Professor Jeffer, and brought forth an acetylene lamp, similar to those used on bicycles.

From First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle by Stratemeyer, Edward

We also carried a light—the acetylene lamp off Ninu’s bicycle, and it functioned as inefficiently as the bull’s-eye lantern which Mr. Pickwick took with him on his nocturnal expedition at Clifton. 

From Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions by Jones, Henry Festing

The dark one darted across the road and barred the other’s passage, while a warning acetylene lamp was waved in the air. 

From Danger! and Other Stories by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

A moment later the acetylene lamp was turned back and the sharp rays fell full upon the Dora and those on the forward deck.

From The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht by Stratemeyer, Edward