Book Description

First published in 1838, this book is a comprehensive survey of the history and technology of porcelain and glass manufacturing. The author, George Richardson Porter, was a prominent British chemist and industrialist who played a key role in the development of these industries during the Industrial Revolution. This book provides a fascinating look into the science and artistry of porcelain and glassmaking during a pivotal period in British history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.