A Manual of Photographic Chemistry, Including the Practice of the Collodion Process

"A Manual of Photographic Chemistry, Including the Practice of the Collodion Process" by T. Frederick Hardwich, is a scientific guide from a time when photography was new and exciting. It explains the chemistry and how-to of photography, especially the collodion process, which was a big step forward back then. The author's introduction shows his enthusiasm for the latest photography inventions and his hope to help readers learn. He stresses that understanding the chemistry is key, even for beginners who might find it complicated. The book starts by laying out the basics of photographic chemistry, like how light affects silver and how developing works, giving readers the knowledge they need to take photos themselves.