A Lecture the Dry Rot: And on the Most, Effectual Means of Preventing It; Delivered Before the Institute of British Architects, April 3, 1837 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Dickson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048487215X ISBN 13: 9780484872157

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The book presents a 1837 lecture on preventing dry rot in timber and how a patent process claimed to protect wood in ships and buildings.

It collates experimental observations, reports from shipboard surveys, and professional opinions to illustrate a historical effort to extend the life of timber through treatment and preservation methods. The material reads as a practical, era-specific look at how early engineers and architects approached decay and maintenance.

Delve into the premise, experiments, and discussion that framed the debate over dry rot in wood. This edition gathers correspondence, field reports, and expert assessments from the period to show how the method was tested on ships and spar work.

• Key ideas behind Kyan’s patent process for timber preservation
• Contemporary experiments and real-world shipboard testing
• Profiles of engineers, captains, and surveyors contributing to the discussion
• Historical context for 19th-century architectural and nautical preservation

Ideal for readers interested in historical engineering, naval history, and the early science of timber conservation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048487215X
• ISBN 13: 9780484872157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 52