Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I

"Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information" by Arnold James Cooley is a wide-ranging manual from the 1800s providing advice and guidance for everything from medicine to home economics. Crafted as a companion to official medical guides, the reference compiles formulas, methods, and facts to assist professionals, craftsmen, and families in their day-to-day needs. The front of the book lays out the purpose and scale of the project. An introduction from Richard V. Tuson highlights the substantial changes in the sixth edition, such as broader coverage of health, home remedies, and caring for animals. It emphasizes a wealth of hands-on know-how arranged from A to Z, intended as a trusted resource for people in search of practical insights, especially for health and home matters. Tuson shows his appreciation to the contributors to the latest revisions.