Artificial Fire-Works
Robert Jones
Mar 2021 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "I shall not pretend to say any thing here concerning the origin of Fireworks; those who are willing to be better informed of that point, may have recourse to the treatise of M. F***, on that subject, who has handled this point in a most elaborate manner; and perhaps it may be no displeasing surprise to the reader, to find that, while he imagines himself only concerned about an invention which, he could not have thought to have subsisted above 422 years, he is carried gradually back to the age of Augustus, and from thence to the time of the Trojan war. It is sufficient for me that Fireworks have subsisted a long time, and still continue to do so among the politest nations of both Europe and Asia. I am very well aware that it may here be objected, there are already treatises published on this subject, and some of those voluminous ones; but then those are either translations from the French and Italian authors, &c. which in themselves are both imperfect and erroneous; or else they are very small abridgements, and those little, not of the art itself, only on some particular branches of it."
About the author
Robert Jones, a luminary of the late 18th century, was a polymath whose work spanned the realms of science, literature, and the arts. Born in 1750 in London, Jones was a product of the Enlightenment, a period that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines. His early education in the classics and natural sciences laid the groundwork for a career that would challenge and inspire his contemporaries.Jones's literary contributions are marked by his ability to blend scientific inquiry with poetic imagination, a rare talent that set him apart from his peers. He was a fervent advocate for the democratization of knowledge, believing that education should be accessible to all, regardless of social standing. This revolutionary idea resonated deeply in an era when education was a privilege of the elite.Controversy was never far from Jones's life. His outspoken critiques of institutional corruption and his progressive views on social reform often put him at odds with the establishment. Yet, it was precisely this fearless approach that endeared him to a generation of writers and thinkers who sought to challenge the status quo. His influence can be traced in the works of contemporaries like Mary Wollstonecraft and William Blake, who admired his unyielding commitment to truth and justice.Jones's legacy is not merely in his written works but in the enduring spirit of inquiry and reform that he championed. His life serves as a testament to the power of the written word to ignite change and inspire future generations.
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