This is a detailed handbook on rock blasting for industrial purposes, with chapters on tools and equipment, hand-use tools, using explosives, blasting underwater, and much more. “Rock Blasting” will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of rock blasting, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “The Tools, Machines, and other Appliances used in Rock Blasting”, “Hand-boring Tools”, “Drills”, “Explosive Agents used in Rock Blasting”, “The Principles of Rock Blasting”, “The Operations of Rock Blasting”, “Subaqueous Basting”, “Preparation of the Charge”, “Boring under Water”, “Submarine Rocks”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork. First published in 1878.