{"product_id":"pamphlet-on-the-manufacture-of-gunpowder-as-carried-on-at-the-government-factory-waltham-abbey-9781493579310","title":"Pamphlet on the Manufacture of Gunpowder: as carried on at the Government Factory, Waltham Abbey","description":"\u003cp\u003e This book is a facsimilie reproduction of the original 1857 manuscript held in the Archive of the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. It contains information pertaining to the historical significance of the Royal Gunpowder Mills. It is the 2nd volume in the Royal Gunpowder Mills Historical Reprint Series. For more information about the Archive, visit: http: \/\/www.royalgunpowdermills.com\/history-heritage\/archives\/ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDescription - from the Preface: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Having been requested to write an Article on the Manufacture of Gunpowder for the Aide Memoire, to replace the present pages on this subject, which treats entirely of the old method pursued; I have thought that a pamphlet separately published, would be of service to those who might not wish the expense of such a large work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The different processes employed, I have endeavoured to explain as clearly and simply as possible, without going into too minute detail, or entering into the cost, \u0026amp;c., \u0026amp;c. of Ingredients, and Manufacture, it having been considered for many reasons not advisable to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Several Officers have visited this Establishment within the last year, and appeared to take an interest in the verbal descriptions given them by me, on witnessing the different stages of fabrication; should the perusal of this Pamphlet revive any interest they may have taken in the subject treated of, or give those who have not visited the Factory, some slight insight into the manufacture of this most important material of War, my object in writing these pages will have been more than gained. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e J. Fraser Baddeley, Waltham Abbey, January, 1857\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492650488082,"sku":"9781493579310","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aa001302-3fe6-4e98-b8b4-d4a780cef435.jpg?v=1730601427","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pamphlet-on-the-manufacture-of-gunpowder-as-carried-on-at-the-government-factory-waltham-abbey-9781493579310","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}