If you happen to be in the United States, you may be aware that this Friday is the Fourth of July, a traditional celebration of barbecue, fireworks, and sunburn.
In case you feel like lashing out and making your own fireworks (if it’s legal where you are, of course!), we’ve gotcha covered.
Flip through the pages above or follow this link to read James Cutbush’s
A system of pyrotechny : comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry : designed for exhibition and for war : in four parts, containing an account of the substances used in fire-works : the instruments, utensils, and manipulations : fire-works for exhibition : and military pyrotechny : adapted to the military and naval officer, the man of science, and the artificer (1825).
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