Workshop Receipts, for the Use of Manufacturers, Mechanics, and Scientific Amateurs

Book excerpt: This book is a collection of recipes and formulas for everything from metalworking to medicine. Compiled by Ernest Spon, a prominent 19th-century industrialist, it includes detailed instructions and helpful illustrations. Whether you're a manufacturer, mechanic, or just a curious amateur, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the practical applications of science. 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.