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Paper, 'A way of preserving wood' by Th [Théodore de] Mayerne

Reference number: CLP/3i/24

Date: 1665

Description

Mayerne's paper, written in Latin, describes a method for preserving wood. Also includes a note in English, 'A way to salt beef that shall keep a great while', also found amongst the writings of Mayerne.

Subject: Industry / Food

Communicated by Theod [Theodore] de Vaux. Read to the Royal Society on 28 June 1665.

Reference number
CLP/3i/24
Earliest possible date
1665
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'A way of preserving wood' by Th [Théodore de] Mayerne, 1665, CLP/3i/24, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_24/paper-a-way-of-preserving-wood-by-th-théodore-de-mayerne, accessed on 14 April 2026

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