Including 183 color and black-and-white images of vintage photos and packaging, plus values for American firecracker collectibles, this is the first book to focus on US firecrackers. Many pyrobilia guides cover Chinese firecrackers, but the US’s history is just as colorful, from fireworks’
inception into American celebrations as a replacement for dangerous
celebratory gun and cannon fire, until the final federal ban with the
Child Protection Act of 1966. Fireworks made the 4th of July the best holiday
ever, for generations of boys especially. Beginning with a brief history of the firecracker and how it came to
America, the book details the types the US produceda wide array, from
Cherry Bombs and Silver Salutes to Ash
Cans and Torpedoes. Also covered are how the US Industrial Revolution impacted fireworks, as well as the innovations throughout the American industry, from its
successes to the factory disasters.Jack NashJack Nash is a musician, artist, and writer. He began
collecting firework labels at a very early age, and eventually became a
licensed pyrotechnician. Active in the entertainment field, Jack has developed
special indoor pyrotechnic effects for the stage.183 color & b/w imagesCherry Bombs, M-80s, Cannon Crackers, and More183 color & b/w images