Glass Manufacture

"Glass Manufacture" by Walter Rosenhain is a book that explores the world of glass production through a scientific lens. It focuses on the chemical makeup and physical qualities that make glass unique, as well as the different ways it's made. The writer admits that understanding glassmaking completely is difficult because some details are kept secret and some methods are learned through experience. The book seeks to explain the logic behind each part of making glass, shining a light on what was generally done in the industry at the time, and is designed for people who use glass to gain understanding. Rosenhain acknowledges questions remain about glass and encourages more study and research into this captivating material.