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Allerton S. (Allerton Seward) Cushman
1867–1930
A chemist, inventor, and public servant, this early 20th-century writer brought science into everyday life with books on corrosion, industry, and the wider role of chemistry in modern civilization.
1 Audiobook
The Preservation of the Exterior of Wooden Buildings
by Allerton S. (Allerton Seward) Cushman, Henry A. (Henry Alfred) Gardner
About the author
Born in Rome in 1867, he studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and continued his training in Germany before building a career that linked laboratory science with public work. He became known for research on road materials and on the corrosion and preservation of iron and steel, and he wrote in a practical, wide-ranging way about how chemistry shaped industry and daily life.
His books include The Corrosion of Iron and Chemistry and Civilization, works that reflect both technical expertise and a strong interest in applying science to public problems. He also served in government work connected with public roads and later held leadership roles in industrial research organizations.
Cushman died in New York in 1930. A suitable verified portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources I found, so no profile image is included.