A study of the changes in skins during their conversion into leather [1914]

Language: English. Approximately 76 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1914. Text in English. This scholarly work examines the chemical and physical transformations that occur in animal skins during the tanning process to produce leather. Originally a doctoral thesis submitted to the University of Michigan, the study provides detailed insights into the scientific principles underlying leather production, with a particular focus on the changes in the skin's structure and composition. The text includes a comprehensive bibliography, enhancing its value as a historical and technical resource for researchers in materials science and industrial chemistry. Book images are non-contractual.