Journal of Applied Microscopy and Laboratory Methods, Vol. 5: January to December, 1902 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bausch Lomb Optical Company

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666797390 ISBN 13: 9780666797391

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical microscopy and specimen preparation with time‑tested, step‑by‑step techniques.

This edition compiles hands‑on methods for mounting spores and pollen, preparing animal and plant specimens, and building accurate skeletal models. Learn careful work sequences, from mounting with glycerine jelly or Canada balsam to maceration, bleaching, and final setting. Clear, actionable guidance helps you reproduce reliable results in a home or professional lab.

Whether you’re mounting tiny natural objects for study or shaping complete skeletons for display, these practical procedures cover material handling, preservation, and presentation. The guidance emphasizes safety, patience, and attention to detail, with real‑world notes from experienced practitioners.

• Step‑by‑step mounting techniques for slides, including timing and handling of delicate specimens
• Cataloged tips for maceration, cleaning, and preserving skeletons with attention to ligaments and joints
• Bleaching and whitening methods, plus considerations for epidermal tissues and museum pests
• Foundational guidance on final assembly, display positioning, and using simple tools

Ideal for readers involved in microscopy, natural history, and taxidermy display, this edition provides practical, no‑nonsense direction for meticulous lab work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666797390
• ISBN 13: 9780666797391
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 536