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[EnigmaticBiker]

I found an extract (40 pages) from an old book entitled 'Endless amusement', online via P2P.

'A Complete system of pyrotechny'

Published: London, Thorp and Burch, and Thomas Boys [ca. 1820]

Message me and I'll e-mail you a copy in .pdf (~3.5 Mb)

The whole book can be found here in various formats:

http://www.archive.o...ement00londrich

[dr thrust]

a great find! very interesting i just need some oil of spike and glass dust and i can get on with some of the comps

[EnigmaticBiker]

a great find! very interesting i just need some oil of spike and glass dust and i can get on with some of the comps

I'm particularly amused by the quantities and sizes mentioned eg purifying 14 pounds of sulphur in a copper kettle, rocket sizes mentioned from 4oz to 6lb!

The artificial earthquake is pretty odd too.

[dr thrust]

The artificial earthquake is pretty odd too.

i agree, is it worth trying? i'd say yes

[EnigmaticBiker]

i agree, is it worth trying? i'd say yes

What do you with 6lb+ of iron sulphide after it finishes burning?!

That's a hell of a lot of glitter mix you could make!