are presumed to be interested
in practical knowledge the value of such works is greatly
diminished by the multiplicity of theories, technical terms
and complicated processes which they in general contain. It
is, therefore, unnecessary to expatiate on the advantages to
be derived from such a publication as is now proposed in the
present work. While it is intended to embrace most of the
Arts and Manufactures, particular attention will be paid to
those of agriculture, brewing, bleaching, dyeing in its
various branches, the manufacture of glass, pottery and all
others which the situation of our country renders obviously
of primary concern and importance."

This extensive and helpful publication appeared in 1814 in two octavo
volumes of more than 600 pages each. The reader should note that

"The price to subscribers will be $7.00 in boards or $8.00
substantially bound, payable on delivery. Those who procure
subscriptions of nine copies and become accountable for their
payment shall be entitled to one copy for their trouble."

The book was dedicated to Benjamin Smith Barton. No title of any kind
appears after the author's name, indicating that he had probably by
the year 1814 severed his connection with all his educational projects
in Philadelphia. In the preface the author speaks of

"Having devoted the greater part of his life to chemical
pursuits."

Glancing through these volumes the impression made upon the reader was
that the author had read widely in the sciences, but particularly in
his favorite science, chemistry. The book is really a popular
dictionary of chemical technology. While it is sparsely illustrated,
early forms of chemical glassware are pictured. From these may be
gathered the story of the gradual development of very useful
apparatus, for example, such as is used in various kinds of
distillation.

That Cutbush had probably ceased his professional duties by the year
1814, as has just been hinted, is further emphasized on noting that he
was appointed Assistant Apothecary General in the U. S. Army on the
twelfth day of August in the year 1814. What his duties as such may
have been has not been discovered. It would not be fair to call it a
radical change in position, but it was a change which necessitated
Cutbush giving more thought and attention to pharmacy, which in his
earlier career was a secondary subject, but in which he was so
p