Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Blacksmiths' Hand Book, Iron Work of Carriages Tabulated, and Useful Instructions
All bituminous coals, however, are not adapted to the forge; the cannel and gas coals contain too much volatile matter and are therefore almost useless. The best coal in this country, if not in the world, is undoubtedly in Cumberland; it possesses in a wonderful degree all the desirable qualities, and is remarkably free from extraneous matter.mm Used in ml? At Top Ma, Weight about 300 Pounds.
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