Lessons and Laboratory Exercises in Bacteriology: An Outline of Technical Methods Introductory to the Systematic Study and Identification of Bacteria, ... for the Use of Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Allen John Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266159753 ISBN 13: 9780266159759

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master the practical science of bacteriology with this lab-based guide.

Aimed at students, it organizes technical methods for studying, identifying, and comparing bacteria through hands-on exercises. This edition emphasizes demonstration of bacterial characters and careful observation, tying lab work to clinical instruction in a clear, approachable way.

This book presents step-by-step procedures for culture methods, media preparation, sterile technique, and safe handling of specimens. It also covers isolation in pure culture, microscopic examination, staining, and basic classification, all framed to build confidence and competence in real lab settings.

• Hands-on laboratory workflows for analyzing water, milk, soil, and air samples
• Guidance on sterilization, media, inoculation, and culture growth
• Techniques for staining, examining colonies, and identifying bacteria
• Historical context and references to established bacteriology texts

Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century laboratory manuals and anyone seeking a classic, practical introduction to bacteriology in an educational setting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266159753
• ISBN 13: 9780266159759
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 358