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LoC No.: 17007469
Title: Something about sugar : Its history, growth, manufacture and distribution
Original Publication: San Francisco: J. J. Newbegin, 1917.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Something About Sugar: Its History, Growth, Manufacture and Distribution" by George M. Rolph is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the multifaceted world of sugar, delving into its history, cultivation practices, and the intricate processes involved in its manufacturing and distribution. It aims to inform a broad audience, especially the layman and students, about the complexity and significance of sugar as a commodity. At the start of the work, the author establishes the purpose of the book - to provide accessible insights into various aspects of sugar production. He discusses the chemical composition of sugar, highlighting essential forms like sucrose and glucose, and offers an overview of global sugar production statistics. Following this, there is an introduction to sugar cane, detailing its growth conditions, cultivation practices, and the importance of scientific methods in maximizing yields. The text promises a structured examination of sugar’s journey from plant to consumer, laying the groundwork for the detailed chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Rolph, George M. (George Morrison), 1873-1932
EBook No.: 73616
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Sugar
LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17007469
Title: Something about sugar : Its history, growth, manufacture and distribution
Original Publication: San Francisco: J. J. Newbegin, 1917.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Something About Sugar: Its History, Growth, Manufacture and Distribution" by George M. Rolph is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the multifaceted world of sugar, delving into its history, cultivation practices, and the intricate processes involved in its manufacturing and distribution. It aims to inform a broad audience, especially the layman and students, about the complexity and significance of sugar as a commodity. At the start of the work, the author establishes the purpose of the book - to provide accessible insights into various aspects of sugar production. He discusses the chemical composition of sugar, highlighting essential forms like sucrose and glucose, and offers an overview of global sugar production statistics. Following this, there is an introduction to sugar cane, detailing its growth conditions, cultivation practices, and the importance of scientific methods in maximizing yields. The text promises a structured examination of sugar’s journey from plant to consumer, laying the groundwork for the detailed chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Rolph, George M. (George Morrison), 1873-1932
EBook No.: 73616
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Sugar
LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.