This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ...warming dynamite over a blacksmith's fire; heating dynamite in a tin over a candle; rubbing cartridge in hands to complete thawing; cartridge left in pocket of trousers, which were hung before fire to dry; thawing dynamite in water over a fire; nine separate accidents from re-heating water which had ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ...warming dynamite over a blacksmith's fire; heating dynamite in a tin over a candle; rubbing cartridge in hands to complete thawing; cartridge left in pocket of trousers, which were hung before fire to dry; thawing dynamite in water over a fire; nine separate accidents from re-heating water which had been used in a dynamite thawer, averaging one killed and one injured for each accident. I have italicized this last mentioned cause of accident, because in my judgment it is at the base of the great majority of all accidents from thawing dynamite. It shows that the nitroglycerin leaks out of the dynamite especially when subject to heat in the presence of water. Dynamite should never be thawed by plunging the sticks into warm water. Nitroglycerin will often leak out of a stick even when the stick is dry but is subjected to heat. This I have actually seen. In driving a prospect tunnel in Idaho it was our custom to thaw dynamite in the oven of a cook-stove; but, when the thawing did not progress rapidly enough, we would hold sticks of dynamite in our hands over the top of the stove. While doing this one day I noticed that a drop of nitroglycerin had leaked through the folds of the paper cartridge and was about to fall upon the stove. In my haste to move the stick away the drop fell upon the hot stove, exploding with a report like a pistol shot and cracking the stove so badly that live coals fell into the oven. The dynamite in the oven immediately began to burn up without exploding. It is perhaps needless to add that those of us who were in the cabin went out during the time that the dynamite was bakin: ..Free nitroglycerin is exceedingly sensitive to shock and heat combined, and one drop of it falling even a short distance upon any hot object will...
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New in New jacket. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1918. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -English, Pages: -857. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
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