A History of Fireworks
- Publisher : George G. Harrap & Co.
- Published In : London
- Illustrations : 8 col + 28 half-tone plates, 6 line drawings
Description:
First edition. A well-researched and engagingly written chronicle tracing the development of fireworks from their early origins in China to their refinement in Europe, with particular focus on Britain. Alan St Hill Brock (1886-1956), himself a pyrotechnician, brings deep expertise to the subject, blending historical scholarship with practical knowledge. Includes a bibliography and index. A classic and still-cited reference in the history of pyrotechnics.
Condition
8vo, orig. blue cloth, spine title slightly dulled, but generally in very good condition.
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