comprehending the theory and practice, with the application of chemistry; designed for exhibition and for war. In four parts : containing an account of the substances used in fire-works : the instruments, utensils, and manipulations : fire-works for exhibition : and military pyrotechny : adapted to the military and naval officer, the man of science, and artificer

made under instructions from the Secretary of the treasury of the United States, in the autumn of the year 1839

with an alphabetical analysis; the declaration of independence; the prominent political acts of George Washington; electoral votes for all the presidents and vice-presidents; the high authorities and civil officers of government, from March 4, 1789, to March 3, 1847; chronological narrative of the several states; and other interesting matter; with a descriptive account of the state papers, public documents, and other sources of political and statistical information at the seat of government

am Lake Superior, Michigan, und am obern Mississippi, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa - ein Leitfaden für deutsche Auswanderer namentlich für Berg- und Hüttenleute sowie für Waldarbeiter und Handwerker

treating of the principles of the science

the causes which led to its conception; the great undertaking; obstacles encountered; how the work was performed; launch of the crib, etc. : Together with sketches of the visits of several illustrious parties to the works, and a midnight train of cars beneath Lake Michigan : Also, the successfull completion of the great enterprise

with addenda (from recent acquisitions)