British Manufacturing Industries: Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bevan, G. Phillips, 1829?-1889

Contributor:

Arnoux, Léon, 1816-1902

Barff, Frederick Settle, 1823-1886

Pollen, John Hungerford, 1820-1902

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"British Manufacturing Industries: Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and..." edited by G. Phillips Bevan is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide an overview of the key features and current state of major manufacturing industries in Britain, particularly focusing on pottery, glass, and furniture. It discusses both the historical developments and the technical processes involved in these industries, making it an informative reference for those interested in manufacturing and industrial history. The opening of this work introduces the editor's intent and explores the significance of pottery as one of humanity's oldest crafts, tracing its evolution from primitive beginnings to modern techniques. It emphasizes the connection between the advancement of pottery and various cultures, notably that of the Egyptians and Chinese, while also mentioning the influence of later civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. It highlights how artistic innovation in pottery has been dependent on technical improvements, resulting in the production of increasingly refined goods over time. Overall, this section sets the stage for a detailed examination of pottery manufacturing as part of Britain's industrial legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-02-24