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Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872)

Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872)

Mowbray, George M.

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Technology & Engineering19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116388846X
ISBN13: 9781163888469
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tri-Nitro-Glycerin: As Applied In The Hoosac Tunnel, Submarine Blasting (1872) is a book written by George M. Mowbray that provides an in-depth look at the use of tri-nitro-glycerin (TNG) in the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel and in submarine blasting. The book covers the history of TNG and its use in mining and construction, as well as the dangers associated with handling the explosive substance. Mowbray also provides a detailed account of the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, including the challenges faced by the workers and the engineering techniques used to overcome them. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of explosives and their use in construction and mining.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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