An abstract of the most useful parts of a late treatise on hemp / translated from the French of M. Marcandier, magistrate of Bourges, and inscribed by the editor at London, to the laudable Society for Promoting Arts, Manufactures, &c. Being much recommended to the growers and manufacturers of that valuable material, from some modern discoveries and experiments of a method of preparation, (not formerly in practice) in order to its various applications for the use of mankind. ; Together with some observations upon the prospect of singular advantage which may be derived to Great-Britain and her colonies from their early adopting the method prescribed. ; To which is added, some account of the use of the horse-chesnut; ; and a plan of the Pennsylvania hemp brake.
| Author/creator |
Marcandier, M. |
| Format | Book and Microform |
| Publication Info | Boston : Printed and sold by Edes & Gill, in Queen-Street, MDCCLXVI. [1766] |
| Description | 4 unnumbered pages, 30 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm (4to) |
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| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10362 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10362. ^A478749 |
| General note | At head of title: Published for the general benefit of Great-Britain and the North American colonies. |
| General note | Running title: Abstract of a treatise on hemp. |
| General note | Signatures: [A]² B-D⁴ E⁴(-E4). |
| References | Evans 10362 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 10362). |
| Other title | Abstract of a treatise on hemp. |
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| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 10362 | ✔ Available |