Patents Technology And Bibliography Of China Wood Oil Tung Oil

Excerpt from Abstract Bibliography of the Chemistry and Technology of Tung Products, 1875-1950, Vol. 1 Stevens, G. H. And Armitage, J. W} Patents, technology and bibliography of China wood oil (tung Oil). 2 vols. In 4 parts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Contained within this volume is an extensive encyclopedia of the seeds, oils, essential oils, gums, and resins found in the Philippines. Each chapter deals with a different species of plant, providing descriptions, information on habitat and seasonality, details of extraction methods, and much more. This profusely illustrated handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in essential oils, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage botanical literature. Contents include: "Family Pinaceae", "Family Leguminosae", "Family Burseraceae", "Family Dipterocarpaceae", "Gums", "Family Orchidaceae", "Family Moraceae", "Family Leguminosae", "Family Euphorbiaceae". "Family Sapotaceae", "Family Appcynaceae", "Seed Oils", "Family Palmae", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on essential oils. First published in 1920.