This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects,
Such as the Lace, or Girt of Security, Fulminating Letters, Balls, Bombs, Garters, Cards, Spiders, Segars, Chairs, Drawers, Boots, Shoes, &c. &c.
Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects, &c." is a scientific publication authored anonymously and likely written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive manual on creating various explosive and fulminating objects using chemical compounds, particularly focusing on fulminating silver and its applications. It reflects the era's fascination with chemistry and its practical applications in both entertainment and scientific exploration. The book details a variety of methods for constructing items that create explosive effects, such as fulminating letters, balls, and even household items like chairs and boots. Each section provides specific instructions on the materials needed and the procedures to safely create these novelty items, emphasizing the importance of precision and caution in handling sensitive materials. Though presented as a guide for amusement, it also raises awareness about the potential dangers involved in chemical experiments, ultimately serving both as a tutorial and a warning to practitioners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 37283
Published: Aug 31, 2011
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry
Subject: Explosives
Subject: Silver compounds
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects,
Such as the Lace, or Girt of Security, Fulminating Letters, Balls, Bombs, Garters, Cards, Spiders, Segars, Chairs, Drawers, Boots, Shoes, &c. &c.
Note: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Whole Secret Laid Open, Or the Complete Art of Making the Chemical Fulminating Objects, &c." is a scientific publication authored anonymously and likely written in the early 19th century. This book serves as a comprehensive manual on creating various explosive and fulminating objects using chemical compounds, particularly focusing on fulminating silver and its applications. It reflects the era's fascination with chemistry and its practical applications in both entertainment and scientific exploration. The book details a variety of methods for constructing items that create explosive effects, such as fulminating letters, balls, and even household items like chairs and boots. Each section provides specific instructions on the materials needed and the procedures to safely create these novelty items, emphasizing the importance of precision and caution in handling sensitive materials. Though presented as a guide for amusement, it also raises awareness about the potential dangers involved in chemical experiments, ultimately serving both as a tutorial and a warning to practitioners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 37283
Published: Aug 31, 2011
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry
Subject: Explosives
Subject: Silver compounds
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.