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380

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Table of Contents

Chap. I. Of the art of engraving
Chap. II. Of metals
Chap. III. Of the composition of Varnishes, &c.
Chap. IV. Of mastichs, cements, sealing-wax, &c.
Chap. V. Of glass manufactory, and the making compositions to imitate precious stones, commonly called French paste (p. 43-50)
Chap. VI. Concerning colours and painting
Chap. VII. Relative to the art of gilding
Chap. VIII. The art of dying woods, bones, &c.
Chap. IX. Of casting in moulds
Chap. X. Secrects relative to the making of curious and useful sorts of ink
Chap. XI. Secrets relative to wine
Chap. XII. Concerning the composition of vinegars
Chap. XIII. Secrets relative to Liquors and essential oils
Chap. XIV. Secrets relative to the confectionary business
Chap. XV. Secrets relatvie to the art of preparing snuff
Chap. XVI. Secrets of taking out spots and stains
Chap. XVII. Essays on various arts and trades
Chap. XVIII. Essays on agriculture and rural economy
Chap. XIX. Essays in domestic economy
Chap. XX. Medical receipts, &c.
Chap. XXI. Secrets entertaining and useful
On distilling
On brewing.

Edition Notes

Includes index.

WSU MASC copy signed "Carl M Brewster" on front free endpaper.

WSU MASC copy stamped "Thomas W. Best" on verso front free endpaper.

WSU MASC copy donated by C. M. Brewster.

WSU MASC copy is: 002-123045031.

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New York
Genre
Popular works.
Other Titles
Secrets in the arts, trades, &c.

Classifications

Library of Congress
T49 .V3 1809

The Physical Object

Pagination
iv, [5]-380, [20] p. ;
Number of pages
380

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Open Library
OL21631545M
Internet Archive
valuablesecretsi00unse
LCCN
39013587
OCLC/WorldCat
909913
Library Thing
812370

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