Dynamite Stories, and Some Interesting Facts About Explosives by Hudson Maxim
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About this eBook
| Author | Maxim, Hudson, 1853-1927 |
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| Title | Dynamite Stories, and Some Interesting Facts About Explosives |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Dynamite Stories, and Some Interesting Facts About Explosives" by Hudson Maxim is a collection of anecdotes and insights into the world of explosives, written in the early 20th century. The work combines both entertaining stories related to the use of dynamite and explosives with informative explanations about the science behind how they function and their historical significance. The book likely serves to demystify explosives while highlighting the potential dangers associated with them, as well as the human stories entwined with their use. The opening of the collection introduces the author’s foundational ideas about explosives, notably the technical aspects of various types, including dynamite and smokeless powder. Through a mix of humor and cautionary tales, it presents stories such as the careless handling of explosives leading to accidents, illustrating the fine line between safety and disaster in the industry. The author shares personal experiences, such as his own accident with fulminate, and other humorous yet dangerous escapades, setting the tone for a blend of informative, entertaining, and sometimes shocking narratives about the lives of those who work with explosives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Explosions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46039 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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