Rumford, Benjamin, Graf von, 1753-1814, American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Boston · leaf 148
the Force of Fired Gtmpowder. 121 which the experiments were made ; of the various pre-cautions used; and the particular appearances whichwere observed in the prosecution of them. The powder made use of in these experiments was ofthe best quality, being that kind called poudre de chasseby the…