The Young Man`s Book of Amusement

Sections -
frontispiece - diagrams
magnetism
chemistry
optics
electricity
galvanism
pneumatics
hydrostatics & hydraulics
acoustics
magic lantern
cards
magic figures
misc. experiments
fire-works

Warning! - Many experiments in this book are extremely dangerous!

Please be aware that the content is for information only. There are highly ill-advised activities outlined in the book, with no safety warnings. Please don`t experiment with high voltages or chemicals unless you are fully conversant with safe laboratory practices. No liability will be accepted for death, injury or damage arising from activities or experimentation using any information found within this book.

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