This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08013912
Title:
A System of Pyrotechny
Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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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.)
Author: Cutbush, James, 1788-1823
EBook No.: 48539
Published: Mar 21, 2015
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Fireworks
Subject: Military fireworks
LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08013912
Title:
A System of Pyrotechny
Comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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)
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.)
Author: Cutbush, James, 1788-1823
EBook No.: 48539
Published: Mar 21, 2015
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Fireworks
Subject: Military fireworks
LoCC: Technology: Chemical technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.