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.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length4 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26Leaders, or pipes of communication.
2Introduction.
27Application of Leaders.
3SECTION I. Of Gunpowder.
28SECTION V. Of Single Fire-Works.
4SECTION II. Materials.
29Serpents.
5Nitre.
30Crackers.
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6Sulphur.
31Pin wheels.
7To purify Sulphur.
32Stars.
8Charcoal.
33Strung Stars.
9Steel-dust.
34Tailed Stars.
10To prepare Iron-sand.
35Driven Stars.
11Second method.
36Rolled Stars.
12Oil of Camphor.
37Sparks.
13Benzoin.
38Another method.
14SECTION III. Apparatus.
39Marroons.
15Grinding Machines.
40Construction.
16Another method.
41Saucissons.
17Method of Mixing the Ingredients.
42Batteries of Marroons &c.
18SECTION IV. Division of Fire-Works.
43Gerbes.
19Touch-Paper.
44Small Gerbes.
20To make Touch-Paper.
45Roman Candles.
21Quick-match.
46Chinese Fire.
22Composition for the match.
47Composition for Chinese Fire.
23Port Fires.
48SECTION VI. Rockets.
24Composition for Port Fires.
49Sky Rockets.
25Port Fires for Illuminations.
50Dimensions of Rockets.
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