Memoir of William Cookworthy formerly of Plymouth, Devonshire. By his Grandson
Cookworthy
London. William and Frederick G. Cash. 1854
A previous owner has drawn part of the Cookworthy family tree on the front endpapers. Cookworthy, a Quaker apothecary and chemist was also a potter who discovered china clay and china stone in Cornwall. He also made a blue pigment from Chinese cobalt. His visitors in Plymouth included Dr. Johnson and Captain Cook.
pp. 208; [4 - publisher's ads.] 8vo. A few diagrams in the text. Publisher's embossed cloth, spine faded and worn at top and base. Marginal tears in 2 leaves; otherwise a very good copy.
#38795
