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The practical pyromaniacWilliam Gurstelle

The practical pyromaniac

William Gurstelle
2011212 pages
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"Combining science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics, this book for the workbench warrior explains humankind's most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire. From Franklin's stove to Diesel's engine, explosive and fascinating tales are told of the great pyromaniacs who scientifically revealed the mysteries of fire such as "Gunpowder" Joseph Priestly, who discovered oxygen;…

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4 editions
  • Ebook · English · 2011
    Chicago Review Press · 212 pages · 9781569767108
  • Other · English · 2011
    Practical Pyromaniac
    Chicago Review Press, Incorporated · 9781306031837
  • Other · English · 2011
    Practical Pyromaniac
    Chicago Review Press, Incorporated · 9781569768884
  • Other · English · 2011
    Practical Pyromaniac
    Chicago Review Press, Incorporated · 9781569768877
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