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100 1 _aPracticus
245 1 0 _aPyrotechny
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-05-06
508 _aRichard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Pyrotechny: or, The Art of Making Fireworks, at Little Cost, and with Complete Safety and Cleanliness" by Practicus is a scientific manual written in the mid to late 19th century. The book is focused on providing practical, accessible instructions for amateur pyrotechnists who wish to create fireworks displays safely, cleanly, and economically, with a strong emphasis on detailed technique rather than professional secrets or historical background. It is richly illustrated and covers a comprehensive range of firework types, tools, and materials, aiming to demystify the subject for hobbyists and enthusiasts. The opening of this manual introduces the reader to the recent developments and safety improvements in the art of firework making, contrasting its modern methods with outdated, hazardous traditions. Practicus outlines the lack of accessible English-language guides, setting the stage for his practical, step-by-step approach. He addresses common concerns about danger, dirt, and expense, asserting that these can be mitigated with care and proper method. The text then proceeds to cover essential tools (scales, weights, pestle, mortar, sieves), economical approaches, and initial hands-on processes like making rocket cases, preparing compositions, and assembling basic rocket components, all with meticulous instruction and practical advice designed for the beginner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Ward, Lock, and Tyler, 1873
653 _aFireworks
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/pyrotechnyorarto00prac
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76038
999 _c116763
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