10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYROTECHNY»
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pyrotechny in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pyrotechny and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Manual of
Pyrotechny, by Practicus
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...or spark-producing mixture.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 edition.
William Henry Browne,
2012
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The Edinburgh encyclopaedia, conducted by D. Brewster
217. pyrotechny: • The Editor has been indebted for this interesting article to John
MacCvllocb, M. D. F. R. S. &c. &c. XVII. PART I. 2 B Pyrolech- ny. communicates
with a. crank handle outside, which the. i — This art is properly divisible into two ...
Edinburgh encyclopaedia, sir David Brewster,
1830
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Recreations in mathematics and natural philosophy, ...
It is proper that we should terminate a treatise on pyrotechny by some remedy for]
burns ; as ac-r cidents must often take place in handling such a dangerous
element as fire. We shall therefore not hesitate to follow the example of Ozanam,
who ...
Jacques Ozanam, Jean Étienne Montucla,
1803
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica, Or Dictionary of Arts, ...
Pyrotechny to about 207° or 208° Fahr., and about four hours were re- quired to
raise a rod from 50° to this temperature, the section of the rods varying from a
square half-inch to an inch. From the amount of expansion for the observed
changes ...
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Endless amusement; a collection of entertaining experiments ...
SYSTEM. OF. PYROTECHNY,. OR THE. art. of. mailing. dFivezHMoviw. I»»«H<
In the art of making fire-works, great attention must be paid to the well mixing of
the materials, without which all labour is thrown away, to the purity of the articles,
...
8
The Edinburgh encyclopedia
Hence also it happens that many of the directions are given in such a manner
that it is impossible to understand or execute them ; and rery often they do not
produce the promised effects. It is also from this cause that the. books of
pyrotechny ...
9
The Edinburgh encyclopaedia
Hence also it happens that many of the directions are given in such a manner
that it is impossible to understand or execute them ; and very often they do not
produce the promised effects- It is also from this cause that the books of
pyrotechny ...
Pyrotechny, or the art of making fire-works, appears to be the original invention,
and to have been the true parent of gunpowder, ancient as well as modern. It will
be soon shown, how the Greek fire described by Joinville as used at the siege of
...
Robert Walsh, Eliakim Littell,
1823
5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYROTECHNY»
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pyrotechny is used in the context of the following news items.
13 Extraordinary Illustrations of Fireworks Displays From Days of Yore
Designs for "pyrotechny," engraved by Andrew Bell for the 1797 edition of the Encyclopedia Brittanica. (Image: Wellcome Library, London). In this hand-colored ... «Atlas Obscura, Jul 15»
Sydney New Year's Eve: The lightbulb moment
At midnight the pyrotechny climaxed with the turning on of the big lightbulb. Rockets, bombs and illuminations all blew to synchronised soundtracks that placed ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 14»
Colm Toibin's new novel may not be a beauty, but greatness abounds
There is no pyrotechny in the writing — just compassion and shrewd insight. Which is where Toibin's brilliance lies. "It was as though she lived underwater and ... «Los Angeles Times, Oct 14»
The First Fireworks Displays Were Terrifyingly Huge
During the reign of LouisXIV , 1638-1715, great advances were made in pyrotechny in France; great displays were given on the return of the King and Queen to ... «io9, Jul 14»
Rambut Harry Styles Nyaris Terbakar di Atas Panggung
Disela-sela penampilan membawakan lagu "Teenage Dirtbag", Harry dengan kepala ditutup handuk menuju ke area panggung yang dekat pyrotechny. «Seruu Barometer Berita Terkini, Jul 13»