A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works
Recreating the Spark: An Explosive Guide to DIY FireworksBy G. W. Mortimer
Length4h 16m
About this audiobook
In "A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works," G. W. Mortimer presents a meticulously crafted exploration of the art and science of fireworks. Engagingly written, the book delves into both the technical aspects of pyrotechnics and the cultural phenomena surrounding firework displays. Mortimer adopts a didactic approach, blending detailed instructions with historical anecdotes that situate firework-making within broader traditions of celebration and spectacle. With an emphasis on recreation, the manual serves as both a practical guide and a literary homage to the joy of pyrotechnic artistry. G. W. Mortimer, an aficionado of both chemistry and art, draws from a rich background in scientific experimentation and theatrical performance. His keen interest in the visual spectacle of fireworks is reflected in his emphasis on safe practices and inventive techniques, making the manual accessible for enthusiasts at all levels. Mortimer'Äôs work is particularly significant in the context of 19th-century England, when public celebrations increasingly incorporated pyrotechnics, thus transforming communal experiences of joy and wonder. I highly recommend "A Manual of Pyrotechny" to anyone interested in the intersection of science, art, and celebration. Whether you are an aspiring pyrotechnician or simply a lover of aesthetic beauty, Mortimer'Äôs detailed instructions and rich contextual narratives will not only inform but also inspire your appreciation for this dazzling craft.
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GenreOther
Length4 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
52Calibre of Moulds.
2Introduction.
53Remarks on the foregoing Tables.
3SECTION I. Of Gunpowder.
54Preparing the Cartridges.
4SECTION II. Materials.
55Filling and ramming the cases.
5Nitre.
56Directions for filling and ramming.
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6Sulphur.
57Preparing and fixing the pots to the head of Rockets.
7To purify Sulphur.
58Table for the Length and Proportion of Rods.
8Charcoal.
59Tables of Composition for Rockets.
9Steel-dust.
60To cause a Rocket to ascend in a spiral form.
10To prepare Iron-sand.
61Towering Rockets.
11Second method.
62Honorary Rockets.
12Oil of Camphor.
63Caduceus Rockets.
13Benzoin.
64Signal Rockets.
14SECTION III. Apparatus.
65Table Rockets.
15Grinding Machines.
66Scrolls for Rockets.
16Another method.
67Courantines, or Line Rockets.
17Method of Mixing the Ingredients.
68Revolving Courantines.
18SECTION IV. Division of Fire-Works.
69To represent by Rockets various forms in the air.
19Touch-Paper.
70To cause a Rocket to form an arc in rising.
20To make Touch-Paper.
71To fire Rockets without Rods.
21Quick-match.
72Theory of the flight of Rockets.
22Composition for the match.
73SECTION VII. TABLES OF VARIOUS COMPOSITIONS.
23Port Fires.
74SECTION VIII. Compound Fire-Works.
24Composition for Port Fires.
75Girandole chests of Serpents.
25Port Fires for Illuminations.
76Girandole chests of Rockets.
26Leaders, or pipes of communication.
77Pots des Brins.
27Application of Leaders.
78Jets of Fire.
28SECTION V. Of Single Fire-Works.
79Chinese Fountain.
29Serpents.
80Pyramid of Flower Pots.
30Crackers.
81Wheels.
31Pin wheels.
82A single Horizontal.
32Stars.
83Plural Wheels.
33Strung Stars.
84Spiral Wheels.
34Tailed Stars.
85Illuminated Spiral Wheels.
35Driven Stars.
86Balloon Wheels.
36Rolled Stars.
87Ground Wheels.
37Sparks.
88Horizontal changed to a Vertical Wheel.
38Another method.
89Vertical Scroll Wheel.
39Marroons.
90Remarks on Wheels.
40Construction.
91To represent the Fir Tree.
41Saucissons.
92Yew Tree of Brilliant Fire.
42Batteries of Marroons &c.
93Fixed Fire Globes.
43Gerbes.
94Globes which leap or roll on the ground.
44Small Gerbes.
95Moon and seven Stars.
45Roman Candles.
96Suns fixed and moveable.
46Chinese Fire.
97Composition for representing Animals.
47Composition for Chinese Fire.
98Aquatic Fire-Works.
48SECTION VI. Rockets.
99To make a Fire-Fountain for the water.
49Sky Rockets.
100Conclusion.
50Dimensions of Rockets.
101FOOTNOTES:
51Calibre and Weight of Rockets.
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