The Art Of Gauging Made Easy - Peter Jonas - Bog

The Art of Gauging Made Easy, written by Peter Jonas and published in 1804, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of gauging, a technique used to measure the volume of liquids in containers. The book contains all the essential rules and methods employed by the officers of His Majesty's Revenue of Excise and Customs, who were responsible for measuring and collecting taxes on goods such as beer, wine, and spirits. The author provides detailed explanations and examples of how to use various gauging instruments, such as the dip rod, the gauge rod, and the hydrometer, to accurately measure the volume and strength of different types of liquids. The book also covers topics such as the calculation of duties, the inspection of vessels and barrels, and the prevention of fraud and smuggling. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of taxation and regulation, as well as for those working in the fields of brewing, distilling, and other industries that involve the measurement of liquids.Also, The Established Rules For Finding The Areas And Contents Of Coppers, Backs, Cisterns, Casks, Etc. When Full Or Partly Empty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.