Make your own high quality black powder propellants for aerial shell lift of burst, prime compositions, fuse and other pyrotechnic applications or use it to blow stumps out of your yard. Centuries after it was introduced, black powder still remains a useful commodity, both as a propellant and as an explosive. It is so usefull, in fact, that in this day and age of nuclear warheads and lasers, the CIA undertook a study to determine the best methods for the manufacture of black powder. This book is the results of that study. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" soft cover, 32 pages, illustrated. This is the book they reference whenever the discussion comes up!