As the title suggests, this book focuses on the science and practice of rock blasting, a crucial process in many industries including mining and construction. George Guillaume André covers topics such as explosives, drilling techniques, and safety precautions. Though first published in the 19th century, much of the information in this book is still relevant to modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.