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circa 1914 book - The Shot Firer's Guide - blasting, explosives, coal mining
circa 1914 book - The Shot Firer's Guide - blasting, explosives, coal mining

circa 1914 book - The Shot Firer's Guide - blasting, explosives, coal mining

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    circa 1914 book - The Shot Firer's Guide - blasting, explosives, coal mining
    The Shot-Firer's Guide
    William Maurice
    Book entitled:
    The Shot-Firer's Guide: A Practical Manual on Blasting and the Prevention of Blasting Accidents
    , written by William Maurice, and published by the Electrician Printing and Publishing Company. Publication date not mentioned on title page, but catalog of related titles at end of book is dated March 1914. Hardcover book without dust jacket, bound in original dark green cloth with gilt lettering, 203 pages plus several advertisement pages at front for blasting machines, safety fuse, rock drills, etc. A British perspective on the science of blasting.
    Includes chapters on:
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    Explosives
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    Detonators and fuses
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    Exploders
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    Wires and cables
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    Testing
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    Practical applications
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    Risks immediately caused by the explosive
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    Accidents resulting from the ignition of inflammable atmospheres
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    Laws and regulations relating to the storage and use of explosives
    Condition
    Good condition. Firmly bound. Binding showing wear along extremities. Previous owners name on front endpaper (twice) and at least two other pages. At least one dog-eared page. No library markings.
    Dimensions
    About 5.7 x 8.6 inches.