First published in 1918‎,‎ this book forms the second of two volumes on the properties of oils‎,‎ fats and waxes‎.‎ The texts were designed to meet the needs of technical workers and chemists requiring guidance on the basic principles underlying the area‎.‎ Volume one focuses on chemical and general properties‎;‎ volume two concentrates on practical and analytical matters‎.‎ Numerous illustrative figures are incorporated throughout‎.‎ This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in chemistry and the history of science‎.‎