This section is from the book "Canning, Preserving Pickling and Fruit Desserts", by Jeanette C. Van Duyn. Also available from Amazon: Canning, Preserving, Pickling And Fruit Desserts.
Peel and slice some good cucumbers, which are not too old, and put them into salt water over night. Drain them well, then pack them into jars, and fill up with cold water, to which vinegar has been added. Adust the rubber rings, screw down lids slightly, and sterilise for one hour, according to directions given under "General Rules For Canning Vegetables."
 
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