A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day by John Withington

Description: A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day by John Withington Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An illumination of the glittering history of fireworks. Publisher Description This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the worlds royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like living fireworks, fiercely fought international competitions, and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by millions. Practitioners say fireworks are an art, and they have inspired artists from Shakespeare, Handel, Dickens, and Whistler to Katy Perry. But John Withington also covers fireworks practical uses rescues at sea, attempts to control the weather while not ignoring their dangers, accidents, or efforts to make them safer. Author Biography John Withington is an award-winning television journalist, based in London. His books include Assassins Deeds and Secrets of the Centenarians, both also published by Reaktion Books. Details ISBN 1789149355 ISBN-13 9781789149357 Title A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day Author John Withington Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 256 Publisher Reaktion Books GE_Item_ID:168305684; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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