Endless amusement
Subtitle: a collection of nearly 400 entertaining experiments in various branches of science, including acoustics, arithmetic, chemistry, electricity, hydraulics, hydrostatics, magnetism, mechanics, optics, wonders of the air pump, all the popular tricks and changes of the cards, &c., &c., &c. : to which is added, A complete system of pyrotechny, or, The art of making fireworks : the whole so clearly explained, as to be within the reach of the most limited capacity.
Contributors: McManus, John J., 1889-1955, donor.; McManus, Hanna M., donor.; Young, Morris N., 1909- donor.; Young, Chesley V., donor.; McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress)
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Thorp & Burch, and Thomas Boys
Published: 1822
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Scientific recreations.; Science -- Experiments.; Fireworks.; Tricks.
Notes: Includes index.
"A complete system of pyrotechny": p. 175-216.
LC copy imperfect: folded plate wanting.
Source: Gift of John J. and Hanna M. McManus and Morris N. and Chesley V. Young, Oct. 12, 1955.