French Dynamites

FRENCH DYNAMITES. Accdg to Pascal (Ref 1), Vennin, Burlot Lecorche (Ref 2), and Pepin Lehalleur (Ref 3), the French Dynamites of before WWII were divided into ... 

Vivas, Feigenspan Ladreda (Ref 5), listed on pp 390, 391, 393 396 several French Dynamites of practically the same compn as those given iti French books listed here as Refs 1, 2 3... 

The following French Dynamites are described, together with expls of other nations, in this list under the letters G, etc Grisou-naphthalite-couche, Grisou-naphthalite-roche... 

Grisou-dynamites are French Dynamites (Explosives containing NG) safe for use in coal mines. See Vol 1, p A467-L, under Antigrisou (Explosifs), They may be subdivided into two classes ... 

Dynamite, in French Dynamit, in German Dinamite, in Italian Dinamita, in Spanish Dinamit, in Russian and Dainamaito, in Japanese)... 

Dyn amite de Vonges, An older French Dynamite which contained randanite, a siliceous material found in Auvergne, France. E.g ... 

Gomme A. French Dynamite contg NG 92— 94 and collodion cotton 8—6%. It is practically identical with.Amer "Blasting Gelatin or Ger "Sprenggelatine ... 

While his personal life can hardly be described as a great success, his wealth continued to grow. Like King Midas everything that he touched seemed to turn into gold, even if there were also some economic setbacks. This was particularly true in France, where some of his associates in the French dynamite companies... 

Alfred Nobel s health had always been delicate. In his later years, he developed a heart condition and he often complained about his poor health in letters to his relatives. Nevertheless, when the situation so required, for instance during the crisis involving his French dynamite companies, he could display an amazing energy and drive, perhaps even ruthlessness. However, in 1895 he must have had a premonition of his life drawing to an end, and on 27 November he made his will in which he provided for the prizes that have been named after him. What made him select the particular fields of human endeavor where prizes should be awarded ... 

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