Mackenzie's five thousand receipts : in all the useful and domestic arts: constituting a complete practical library relative to agriculture, bees, bleaching.
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| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
J. Kay,
1831.
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| Edition: | A new American, from the latest London edition |
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| Ownership and Custodial History: |
Material laid in: Small slip of paper with ink signature, writings and numbers; gift plate of Mary R. Reynolds.
Unread ink signature on recto of front free endpaper. Inscription on page facing title page: "1921-1831 / 90. This book was 90 years old in 1921." Remnants of same sentence written on spine. "J. King M. Lanahan" written on title page in ink. |
| Local Note: |
MSU: Gift of Mary Ross Reynolds. |
| Physical Description: | 456 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- Preface to the Latest London Edition
- Preface to the Fourth American Edition
- Metallurgy
- Varnishes
- Oil and Water Colours
- Enamelling
- Engraving
- Dyeing, in all its varieties
- Bleaching and Scouring
- Cements
- Brewing
- Wines
- Distillation
- Culinary Arts
- Perfumery and Cosmetics
- Inks, &c.
- Medicine
- Farriery
- Tanning and the Treatment of Leather
- Horticulture
- Husbandry
- Rural and Domestic Economy
- Pottery
- Glass
- Miscellaneous Receipts
- Appendix. Instructions in the Art of Carving.