pparatus.--IV., Drying Apparatus, in which, in the Drying Chamber, a
Pressure is Artificially Created, Higher or Lower than that of the
Atmosphere.--V., Drying by Means of Superheated Steam, without
Air.--VI., Heating Surface, Velocity of the Air Current, Dimensions of
the Drying Room, Surface of the Drying Material, Losses of Heat.--Index.

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=Leather Trades.=

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=THE LEATHER WORKER'S MANUAL.= Being a Compendium of Practical Recipes
and Working Formulae for Curriers, Bootmakers, Leather Dressers, Blacking
Manufacturers, Saddlers, Fancy Leather Workers, and all Persons engaged
in the Manipulation of Leather. By H.C. STANDAGE. 165 pp. 1900. Price
7s. 6d.; India and Colonies, 8s.; Other Countries, 8s. 6d.; strictly
net.

=Contents.=

Chapters I., Blackings, Polishes, Glosses, Dressings, Renovators, etc.,
for Boot and Shoe Leather.--II., Harness Blackings, Dressings, Greases,
Compositions, Soaps, and Boot-top Powders and Liquids, etc., etc.--III.,
Leather Grinders' Sundries.--IV., Currier's Seasonings, Blacking
Compounds, Dressings, Finishes, Glosses, etc.--V., Dyes and Stains for
Leather.--VI., Miscellaneous Information.--VII., Chrome Tannage.--Index.

=Press Opinions.=

"The book being absolutely unique, is likely to be of exceptional
value to all whom it concerns, as it meets a long-felt
want."--_Birmingham Gazette._

"This is a valuable collection of practical receipts and working
formulae for the use of those engaged in the manipulation of
leather. We have no hesitation in recommending it as one of the
best books of its kind, an opinion which will be endorsed by those
to whom it appeals."--_Liverpool Mercury._

"We think we may venture to state, so far as the opinion of the
leather trade under the Southern Cross is concerned, that it will
be one of approval. As practical men, having a long and wide
experience of the leather trade in Australia, we are certain that
there are many tanners and curriers carrying on business in remote
townships of the colonies to whom such a manual of practical
recipes will be invaluable.... This manual is not a mere collection
of recipes for the various purposes to which they may be applied,
but it is also replete with instructions concerning the nature of
the materials recommended to be used in making up t