A Practical and Scientific Treatise on Calcareous Mortars and Cements, Artificial and Natural

Having devised an artificial cement in 1817, Louis-Joseph Vicat (1786–1861) sought to share his knowledge of calcareous cements. He addresses the subject of limes and the ingredients used to prepare mortars and cements, considering how these products are affected by environmental conditions. This English translation first appeared in 1837.