Friedrich Christian Accum
Friedrich Christian Accum or Frederick Accum was a German chemist, whose most important achievements included advances in the field of gas lighting, efforts to keep processed foods free from dangerous additives, and the promotion of interest in the science of chemistry to the general populace. From 1793 to 1821 Accum lived in London. Following an apprenticeship as an apothecary, he opened his own commercial laboratory enterprise. His business manufactured and sold a variety of chemicals and laboratory equipment. Accum, himself, gave fee-based public lectures in practical chemistry and collaborated with research efforts at numerous other institutes of science.
A treatise on the art of making good wholesome bread of wheat, oats, rye, barley and other farinaceous grains Exhibiting the alimentary properties and chemical constitution of different kinds of bread corn, and of the various substitutes used for bread, in different parts of the world
Uncover the secrets of turning grains into nourishing loaves, exploring the history and science behind the world's most essential food.
By Friedrich Christian Accum
A Practical Treatise on Gas-light Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery Best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas, with Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this new Branch of Civil Economy.
Step into the burgeoning world of gas illumination and discover how coal gas promised to transform cities and factories forever, replacing dim candles with a bright, new fuel.
By Friedrich Christian Accum
A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons Exhibiting the Fraudulent Sophistications of Bread, Beer, Wine, Spiritous Liquors, Tea, Coffee, Cream, Confectionery, Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Cheese, Olive Oil, Pickles, and Other Articles Employed in Domestic Economy
Discover the shocking secrets hidden within your everyday meals, where merchants lace food with poisons, threatening your health and well-being.
By Friedrich Christian Accum
Description of the Process of Manufacturing Coal Gas, for the Lighting of Streets Houses, and Public Buildings With Elevations, Sections, and Plans of the Most Improved Sorts of Apparatus Now Employed at the Gas Works in London and the Principal Provincial Towns of Great Britain; Accompanied With Comparative Estimates, Exhibiting the Most Economical Mode of Procuring This Species of Light
** Witness the transformative tale of coal gas as it revolutionizes the illumination of cities and homes, promising a brighter and safer future in 19th-century Britain.
By Friedrich Christian Accum
Culinary Chemistry The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food.
Discover the science behind your meals as a historical guide blends culinary instructions with chemical analysis to transform your kitchen into a lab.
By Friedrich Christian Accum