Less of a scientific breakdown, more of a travelogue. That said, a very interesting journey - with stops at the Statue of Liberty (a huge corrosion restoration project), Michigan (home of Ball cans and Ball State), the Pentagon (secret Star Trek fans), Alaska (corroded pipelines), and Bethlehem Steel (secret photographer gains success). Side trips to science and product sales (or is it the gift shop).

The author contemplates many interesting projects related to rust and corrosion, galvanizing and paint, and has an unholy fascination with the mustache. Enjoyable to read and humorous, this book is recommended.