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100 1 _aMaple, William
245 1 2 _aA Method of Tanning without Bark
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-24
508 _aProduced by 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"A Method of Tanning without Bark" by William Maple is a scientific publication written during the early 18th century. This work explores an innovative approach to tanning leather, proposing a method that forgoes traditional bark tanning in favor of using native plants. The topic centers on the economic implications of this new method, particularly in relation to the tanning industry and Ireland's trade. In the book, Maple presents a detailed account of his method involving the use of the roots of the Tormentil and Cinquefoil plants for tanning leather. He discusses the benefits of his technique, which includes reduced costs, quicker tanning times, and the potential to enhance local employment by utilizing materials readily available in Ireland. Through a series of experiments and testimonies from various professionals in the leather industry, Maple provides evidence for the effectiveness of his method, arguing it could improve Ireland’s economic standing by increasing leather exports while minimizing the reliance on imported bark. Overall, his work is a comprehensive blend of practical experimentation and theoretical advocacy for a shift in local tanning practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTanning
653 _aCinquefoils -- Industrial applications -- Early works to 1800
653 _aTanning -- Ireland -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57576
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