Description: Black and Tan Books offers ... The Fats of Gareinia Species Author:David Hooper Publisher:Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of Bengal Pub. Date:1907 Format:Softcover ISBN: Condition:Collectible: Good Notes: Celebrated botanist and chemist David Hooper's early-century monograph on the of Gareinia species of fats in India, for human consumption, fuel and other uses. Sources cited and included descriptions. It would be difficult to over-state Hooper's importance in collecting and examining countless species generally, especially for pharmaceutical purposes, in a climate he loathed to live in. He was almost single-handedly responsible for the development of quinine from cinchona, its sources, preparation and manufacture, during a time when malaria ravaged tropical areas of the planet. He was also renowned for his knowledge of many other botanical examples. Fat sources were little understood in India during this period, and his investigations proved to be of great importance in growing the industry. Rare. No copies located in commerce or the WorldCat library database. 3 pp. 8 3/4" x 6 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with light chipping to edges, 2" closed tear to front panel and light age toning. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly. Domestic shipping: USPS Media Mail $4.99. USPS Priority Mail $13.99. International shipping: $24.99
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Special Attributes: The Fats of Gareinia Species, Author celebrated botanist and chemist, Monograph on the of Gareinia species of fats in India, Sources cited and included descriptions, Author developmed quinine from cinchona, No copies located in commerce or the WorldCat library, Rare
Subject: The Fats of Gareinia Species
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Topic: The Fats of Gareinia Species
Year Printed: 1907
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: David Hooper
Unit Quantity: 1
Publisher: Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of Bengal
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