Commercial Oils, Vegetable And Animal: With Special Reference To Oriental Oils (1919) - Paperback

Commercial Oils, Vegetable And Animal: With Special Reference To Oriental Oils (1919) is a comprehensive guide to the world of oils, both vegetable and animal, with a particular focus on those from the Orient. Written by Irving Fink Laucks, an expert in the field, the book covers a wide range of topics related to oils, including their history, production, properties, and uses. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various oils, such as olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and castor oil, as well as lesser-known oils like tung oil and chaulmoogra oil. Laucks provides information on the chemical composition of each oil, as well as its medicinal and culinary uses. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, production, and uses of oils, as well as those interested in the cultural and economic significance of oils in the Orient.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.