Glue, gelatine, animal charcoal, phosphorous, cements, pastes and mucilages : comprising the raw materials and manufacture of skin and bone glue, different varieties of glue, animal charcoal, phosphorus, gelatine and products prepared from it; isinglass and fish-glue, methods of testing glue and gelatine, and the preparation and application of cements, pastes and mucilages for use in the workshop, laboratory, and office

Delve into a comprehensive guide that unpacks the chemistry and craftsmanship behind the adhesives and binders that once underpinned workshops, laboratories, and offices. Beginning with the fundamentals of animal-derived glues—skin, bone, and chondrin—the text explains how raw tissues transform through boiling, liming, and purification into versatile bonding agents. Detailed chapters walk listeners through the diverse roles these substances play, from bookbinding and match production to culinary clarifying and early photographic processes.

The second half of the work expands the focus to allied materials such as gelatine, animal charcoal, phosphorus, and a variety of cements, pastes, and mucilages. Readers hear clear explanations of testing methods, modern manufacturing improvements, and practical recipes drawn from a wide range of sources, all illustrated by dozens of period engravings. Whether you’re a historian of industrial chemistry or a maker curious about traditional adhesives, the narration offers a vivid snapshot of early‑20th‑century material science and its practical applications.