Project Gutenberg 2019-01-22 Public domain in the USA. 182 Mortimer, G. W. A manual of pyrotechny : $b or, A familiar system of recreative fire-works 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) "A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works" by G. W. Mortimer is a manual focused on the art of creating fireworks, written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts seeking to understand the principles and safety measures of firework construction, emphasizing recreational displays rather than military applications. The manual aims to provide clear instructions and practical advice for individuals interested in experimenting with pyrotechnics for personal enjoyment. The opening portion of the manual outlines the author's intent to fill a gap in pyrotechnic literature by providing a user-friendly resource for those new to the subject. It discusses the historical context of fireworks, touches on the essential materials and apparatus required for their creation, and emphasizes the safety aspects of handling fire-related materials. Mortimer highlights the desire to make the art of fireworks accessible to a broader audience, ensuring that even those without a scientific background can engage with and appreciate this captivating form of entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fireworks TP Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 309970 2025-06-23T11:31:19.124040 text/html 308937 2019-01-22T06:51:18 text/html 369079 2025-06-23T11:31:26.037017 application/epub+zip 366491 2025-06-23T11:31:20.665040 application/epub+zip 177478 2025-06-23T11:31:19.821032 application/epub+zip 465500 2025-06-23T11:31:29.906032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435119 2025-06-23T11:31:25.292044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246963 2022-09-26T16:51:48.744388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250880 2025-06-23T11:31:18.441046 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 251054 2019-01-22T06:51:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18125 2025-06-23T11:31:30.064003 application/rdf+xml 14219 2025-06-23T11:31:19.925055 image/jpeg 2355 2025-06-23T11:31:19.875029 image/jpeg 85484 2019-01-22T06:51:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 353082 2019-01-22T06:51:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 356271 2025-06-23T11:31:19.154073 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog