An indispensable guide for anyone seeking to make use of natural ice for cooling and preservation purposes, from the farmer storing produce to the meat packer shipping goods long distances. Includes detailed instructions on cutting, storing, and transporting ice, as well as recipes for a variety of iced treats and beverages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.