Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas, Recipes and Processes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1823-1908

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Henley's 20th Century Formulas, Recipes and Processes

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas, Recipes and Processes" by Gardner Dexter Hiscox is a comprehensive guidebook filled with practical formulas, recipes, and methods aimed at a variety of users, including manufacturers, mechanics, and homemakers, and was written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a repository of useful knowledge, compiling techniques from experts in fields such as chemistry, woodworking, and household maintenance. It provides a wealth of practical advice for everyday tasks, including crafting and repairing items using established formulas. The opening of the book introduces the editor's intent and methodology in compiling the various sections. Hiscox emphasizes the selection of practical and effective formulas sourced from credible technological publications, suggesting that many entries have been altered to enhance their utility. The preface addresses the applicability and adaptability of the recipes, encouraging readers to experiment based on their specific needs. Hiscox's focus is on modernizing classical recipes while ensuring the inclusion of timeless processes that have proven valuable over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Brian Coe, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries, and by archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-09-25