The mysteries of nature and art in four severall parts. The first of water-works. The second of fier-works. The third of drawing, colouring, limming, paynting, graving, and etching. The fourth of experiments (1654)
Bate, John · London : R. Bishop for A. Crook · leaf 127
er may not fpoyl the coffins of the Rockets ; then hang a ftone at the bottom of the ftick that hath the hole in it to make it fink down into the water ; then fier the wa¬ ter socket and call them into the water ; the fired Rocket will burn in the water, and being.confumed, will give fier unto the…
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