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100 1 _aDanger, T.-P.
240 1 2 _aL'art du souffleur à la lampe. English
245 1 4 _aThe art of glass-blowing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe Polytechnic Library, vol. I
500 _a"A free translation of L'art du souffleur à la lampe, par T. P. Danger."--page iv
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-04
508 _aProduced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Art of Glass-Blowing" by T.-P. Danger is a practical guide written in the early 19th century. This instructional text serves to educate readers on the techniques of glass-blowing and the creation of various scientific instruments from glass, such as barometers and thermometers. It aims to provide clear steps and methods for both experienced artisans and novices who may want to explore this delicate and fascinating craft. At the start of the book, the translator offers insights into the significance of mastering glass-blowing to enable scientists and chemists to create their own instruments rather than relying solely on commercial sources. The initial chapters describe essential tools like the blowpipe and lamp, outlining their functions and improvements. The author emphasizes the accessibility of glass-blowing through economical means and practical instructions, encouraging potential learners by highlighting that the perceived difficulties can be mastered. Set against the backdrop of a growing interest in scientific experimentation during the period, the opening positions glass-blowing as both an art and a practical necessity for advancing physical sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGlass blowing and working
830 0 _aThe Polytechnic Library, vol. I
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55266
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