A System of Pyrotechny : Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cutbush, James, 1788-1823

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A System of Pyrotechny" by James Cutbush is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the theory and practice of pyrotechnics, encompassing various applications of chemistry in creating fireworks for exhibitions and military purposes. It is designed for military and naval officers, as well as scientists and artisans interested in the field. The opening of the book presents an introduction to pyrotechnics, outlining its definition as the art of creating artificial fireworks. It discusses the fundamental principles of combustion and the various substances used in pyrotechnics, highlighting how chemical reactions produce desired effects. Cutbush emphasizes the significance of understanding the chemical interactions involved in pyrotechnics for both practical applications and theoretical insights. He further states that the book serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the processes involved in the creation and use of fireworks for both entertainment and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-03-21