J. A. (James Arthur) Taggart

Published in the United States in 1913, The Glue Book: How to Select, Prepare and Use Glue is the work most clearly connected with J. A. Taggart. The book was written as a concise, hands-on manual for glue users, with an emphasis on selecting the right adhesive, preparing it properly, and avoiding waste.

Available biographical details are limited, but library and public-domain records identify him as James Arthur Taggart and give his lifespan as 1884–1955. That makes him one of those authors remembered mainly through a specialized book that was meant to help readers solve real, everyday problems.

What gives Taggart lasting interest is the tone of his work: practical, direct, and focused on usefulness. For readers interested in vintage how-to writing, industrial arts, or the history of everyday materials, his book offers a small but vivid window into early modern craftsmanship.