The Story of an Ancient Art: From the Earliest Adhesives to Vegetable Glue

The Story of an Ancient Art: From the Earliest Adhesives to Vegetable Glue is a comprehensive book by Floyd Lavern Darrow that explores the history of adhesives and glue-making. The book takes the reader on a journey through the evolution of this ancient art, starting from the earliest adhesives used by our ancestors, and tracing the development of glue-making techniques through the ages.The author delves into the various materials used to create adhesives, including animal-based glues, plant-based glues, and synthetic adhesives. He also discusses the different methods used to apply these adhesives, such as brush application, spray application, and hot-melt application.The book covers a wide range of topics related to adhesives and glue-making, including the chemistry of adhesives, the properties of different types of adhesives, and the various applications of adhesives in different industries. The author also provides practical advice on how to choose the right adhesive for different projects, and how to use adhesives safely and effectively.Overall, The Story of an Ancient Art: From the Earliest Adhesives to Vegetable Glue is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of technology, chemistry, and materials science. It is a must-read for anyone who works with adhesives or is interested in the science behind them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.