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Excerpt from A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing a Clear Exposition of Their Principles and Practice Four-tidy, to teach Capitalists, who may be desirous of placing their funds in some productive bank of industry, to select judiciously among plausible claimants. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines, Vol. 1: Containing a Clear Exposition of Their Principles and Practice These volumes have received the same unrelaxing attention, to every detail, which was bestowed upon the previous Editions, and which secured for them the confidence of the manufacturer, the miner, the metallurgist, and the general public. Every division of the Arts, each special process of Manufacture, and all the branches of Mining, have been most cautiously examined, and such improvements, as have been proved to be of real utility, have been recorded in all necessary detail. This has led to an increase In the size of the volumes, to the rejection of many articles which had, with the progress of advancing knowledge, become obsolete, and, to the curtailing of others which were of less importance than the new ones which it was necessary to introduce. The more important articles have been, for the most part, rewritten, and all of them subjected to, a critical revision, while many entirely new articles have been introduced. It is needless to particularise these, since the most hasty comparison between the volumes of the last Edition, and those of the present one, will at once render the new and the amended articles sufficiently obvious. The type for the whole of the work has been entirely reset, and 'nearly two hundred woodcut illustrations have been added. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Andrew Ure's 'A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines' is a comprehensive guide that delves into the realms of arts, manufacturing, and mining in the 19th century. Written in a detailed and scholarly style, this book provides an extensive overview of various industries, processes, and materials, making it a valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in this era. Ure's meticulous documentation and technical descriptions showcase his expertise in these fields, offering readers a glimpse into the advancements and innovations of the time. This book serves as a window into the industrial world of the 1800s, shedding light on the intricacies of production and the evolution of technology.Andrew Ure, a renowned Scottish chemist and physicist, was well-equipped to write such a comprehensive work on arts, manufactures, and mines. His background in science and industry provided him with the knowledge and insight necessary to compile this detailed dictionary. Ure's dedication to documenting and explaining the industrial processes of his time is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable reference for scholars and enthusiasts of industrial history.I highly recommend 'A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines' to anyone interested in exploring the industrial revolution and the developments that shaped the 19th century. Ure's meticulous research and thorough explanations offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of arts, manufacturing, and mining during this transformative period in history.