02456cam a22003253u 4500 24537 UtSlPG 20260610133549.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Rains, George Washington, 1817-1898 History of the Confederate Powder Works Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-02-07 Produced by David Wilson and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "History of the Confederate Powder Works" by George Washington Rains is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This book recounts the establishment and operation of the Confederate Powder Works, which was essential for producing gunpowder for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The author, a former Confederate officer, provides insights into the logistical challenges and innovations involved in creating a successful manufacturing facility under wartime conditions. In this detailed account, Rains discusses his pivotal role in constructing the Augusta, Georgia powder works, which had to be developed rapidly due to the South's lack of preparedness for prolonged warfare. He outlines the processes for refining saltpetre, sourcing ingredients, and finally, the actual production of gunpowder. The book illustrates the technological challenges, the ingenuity required to overcome material shortages, and the significant role that the powder works played in the Confederacy's military efforts. Additionally, it touches upon the catastrophic explosions that occurred, safety measures implemented, and the eventual success in producing over two million pounds of gunpowder by the end of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Speeches, addresses, etc. United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Confederate Powder Works https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24537 65538 65538