High Explosives is a book written by William Russell Quinan and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of high explosives, their properties, and their uses. Quinan, who was a renowned expert in the field of explosives, covers a wide range of topics, including the history of explosives, the chemistry of explosives, the manufacture of explosives, and the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and warfare. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of high explosives. The first section provides an introduction to the subject, including a brief history of explosives and an overview of their properties. The second section delves into the chemistry of explosives, discussing the various types of explosives and their chemical compositions. The third section covers the manufacture of explosives, providing detailed information on the processes involved in making explosives and the equipment used. The fourth section discusses the use of explosives in mining and quarrying, including the different types of explosives used and the safety precautions that must be taken. The fifth section focuses on the use of explosives in warfare, covering topics such as the development of explosive weapons, the use of explosives in trench warfare, and the use of explosives in naval warfare. The final section of the book provides a summary of the key points covered in the previous sections and offers some concluding thoughts on the subject of high explosives.Overall, High Explosives is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the subject of explosives, written by a leading expert in the field. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, chemistry, manufacture, and use of high explosives.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.
