
audiobook
by Léon Arnoux, Frederick Settle Barff, John Hungerford Pollen
LONDON: EDWARD STANFORD, 55, CHARING CROSS. 1877.
This volume offers a clear, well‑structured survey of Britain’s most influential manufacturing sectors—pottery, glass, silicates, furniture and woodwork—at a time when technical education and public curiosity were on the rise. Drawing on the expertise of seasoned industry insiders, it weaves together history, recent inventions and the artistic influences that have shaped each trade, presenting the material in a style that balances factual detail with readability. Readers will discover how centuries‑old traditions, from ancient Greek vase‑making to early Roman ceramics, have left their imprint on modern British factories and the ways contemporary artisans blend craft with science.
The book also highlights the pivotal role of museums, trade exhibitions and technical schools in disseminating new knowledge, showing how these institutions helped drive innovation across the kingdom. By gathering scattered information from handbooks, journals and society reports, the authors create a single, reliable reference that illuminates both the evolution of processes and the aesthetic considerations that still guide today’s makers. It is an engaging guide for anyone eager to understand the rich tapestry of Britain’s industrial heritage.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (341K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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)
Release date
2012-02-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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