Guns, Gunpowder and Saltpetre: a short history
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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Faversham Society |
| Year of publication | 1998 |
| Languages | English (main text) |
| Medium | Book |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 1900214032 |
| ISSN | 0014892X |
| Topics | Manufacturing & extraction > Gunpowder, charcoal & explosives |
| Tags | |
| Scope & content | Wide ranging for China and the discovery of gunpowder to British manufacture 1830-1880. Emphasis on saltpetre its refining in Europe and impact of warfare. Mentions the Chilean nitrate industry and black powders |
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Accession no. 230432
- Shelf location: K255
- Donor: Alan and Glenys Crocker Collection
- Notes: About Faversham 58
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