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The Art Of Tanning Leather (1857)

The Art Of Tanning Leather (1857)

Kennedy, David H.

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ISBN10: 1164893912
ISBN13: 9781164893912
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Tanning Leather is a comprehensive guide to the process of tanning animal hides, written by David H. Kennedy and originally published in 1857. This book covers every aspect of the tanning process, from selecting the right hides to preparing them for tanning, treating the leather after tanning, and even marketing the finished product. Kennedy provides detailed instructions for every step of the process, including how to remove hair and flesh from the hides, how to soak and soften them, and how to apply tanning agents to turn the raw hides into supple, durable leather. The book also includes information on the different types of tanning methods, such as vegetable tanning and mineral tanning, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally, Kennedy provides advice on how to troubleshoot common problems that can arise during the tanning process, such as uneven coloring or stiff leather. Overall, The Art of Tanning Leather is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of tanning leather, whether as a hobby or a profession.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.

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