RefNo | RBO/1/16 |
AltRefNo | RBO.1.59 |
Level | Item |
Title | 'The History of the Making of Salt Peeter [saltpetre] By Mr Henshaw' |
Date | 1661 |
Description | With details about refining saltpetre and the history of making gunpowder
Details about niter found in stables, pigeon houses, but majority found in churchyards - that earth replenishes itself in 20 years |
Language | English |
Extent | 23 sides |
Format | Manuscript |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedRecord | RBC/1/19 |
RBC/1/18 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA2818 | Henshaw; Nathaniel (1628 - 1673); physician | 1628 - 1673 |