The Pyrotechnist's Treasury; Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kentish, Thomas

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pyrotechnist's Treasury; Or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks" by Thomas Kentish is a comprehensive guide on pyrotechnics, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves deeply into the art of making fireworks, including practical recipes and methods for creating various pyrotechnic effects. It is tailored for both amateurs and experienced individuals interested in understanding the intricate details of crafting fireworks. The opening of this manual establishes its purpose and significance in the realm of pyrotechnics. Initially, the author discusses the lack of substantial English literature on the subject before his work, noting the inadequacies of previous publications. Kentish expresses his intent to provide a thorough resource filled with practical advice from his extensive experience in pyrotechnics. He introduces key concepts related to making Roman candles and rockets and emphasizes safety protocols and detailed procedures to ensure successful results. The beginning sets the stage for a practical and informative text that promises to enhance the reader's knowledge and skills in fireworks crafting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-09-29