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Arnold James Cooley
1816–1881
A 19th-century British chemist and compiler of practical knowledge, he is best remembered for books that gathered useful recipes, trade methods, and household information into one place. His work sits at the crossroads of science, medicine, and everyday life, making it a fascinating window into Victorian know-how.
2 Audiobooks
Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume II
by Arnold James Cooley, Richard Vine Tuson
Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I
by Arnold James Cooley, Richard Vine Tuson
About the author
Active in the mid-1800s, Arnold James Cooley wrote reference works that turned specialized knowledge into something ordinary readers could use. His best-known title, Cooley’s Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information, brought together material on the arts, manufactures, trades, medicine, pharmacy, and domestic economy.
He also wrote on language and personal care, with works including a dictionary of English and The Toilet and Cosmetic Arts in Ancient and Modern Times. Taken together, his books show a writer interested in both technical detail and the practical concerns of daily living.
Reliable source pages available during this search confirm his life dates as 1816–1881 and identify him as a chemist and author. I wasn’t able to confirm further biographical details from strong library-style or reference sources, so this overview focuses on the work that can be verified.