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Alfred B. Searle — The Clayworker's Hand-Book

1921 · Book · Public Domain

A concise technical reference for the clay industries, covering the properties of clays and the methods of shaping, drying, and firing them. Searle was a prolific authority on ceramic technology, and his handbook served the working brickmaker, tile-maker, and potter.

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