Project Gutenberg 2017-10-15 Public domain in the USA. 332 Watt, Alexander 44036868 The Art of Paper-Making A Practical Handbook of the Manufacture of Paper from Rags, Esparto, Straw, and Other Fibrous Materials, Including the Manufacture of Pulp from Wood Fibre E-text prepared by MWS, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Art of Paper-Making" by Alexander Watt is a practical handbook focused on the manufacturing processes of paper from various fibrous materials, written in the late 19th century. The book covers the entire journey of paper-making, from the selection and treatment of raw materials such as rags, esparto grass, and wood, to the machinery used in the process. Watt aims to provide a comprehensive reference guide suitable for both industry workers and students, detailing the technical aspects and advancements in the field. At the start of the handbook, the author introduces sections on cellulose, emphasizing its significance as the foundation of paper-making. He discusses the chemical properties and treatment processes involved in obtaining cellulose from various plant materials, such as linen and cotton. Additionally, Watt outlines the importance of machinery in the treatment of rags and grass, explaining preliminary operations like sorting, cutting, and boiling. This opening portion sets the stage for a methodical exploration of paper production, aimed at enhancing understanding and efficiency in the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Papermaking TS Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 1049117 2025-08-22T08:59:53.997375 text/html 1011716 2024-10-23T02:46:00 text/html 5259743 2025-08-22T09:00:18.951311 application/epub+zip 5272522 2025-08-22T08:59:59.642324 application/epub+zip 417030 2025-08-22T08:59:56.905348 application/epub+zip 5586309 2025-08-22T09:00:29.734249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5525080 2025-08-22T09:00:15.222270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 669877 2022-08-25T07:14:23.184124 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 784423 2025-08-22T08:59:50.858377 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 764510 2024-10-23T02:46:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15813 2025-08-22T09:00:29.933183 application/rdf+xml 15611 2025-08-22T08:59:57.149348 image/jpeg 2739 2025-08-22T08:59:57.028355 image/jpeg 5557693 2025-08-22T08:59:54.341380 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog