Enological Studies; Manufacture Of Denatured Alcohol; Lead Arsenate (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120965684)

Enological Studies; Manufacture Of Denatured Alcohol; Lead Arsenate (1911) is a book published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The book is a comprehensive study of the science of wine-making or enology, and covers topics such as the chemical composition of grapes, the fermentation process, and the use of various additives in wine-making. In addition to enology, the book also discusses the manufacture of denatured alcohol, which is an alcohol that has been rendered unfit for human consumption by the addition of certain chemicals. The book explores the various methods of denaturing alcohol, as well as the legal and economic implications of its production and use.Finally, the book also covers the use of lead arsenate as a pesticide in agriculture. This chemical was commonly used in the early 20th century to control insect pests, but was later found to be highly toxic and harmful to human health. The book discusses the history of lead arsenate use, as well as its effects on crops, soil, and human health.Overall, Enological Studies; Manufacture Of Denatured Alcohol; Lead Arsenate (1911) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of wine-making, the production of denatured alcohol, or the history of pesticide use in agriculture.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.

Author: U S Dept of Agriculture
ISBN-10: 1120965683
ISBN-13: 9781120965684
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 488
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d