Dynamite Stories, and Some Interesting Facts About Explosives

Hudson Maxim (1853–1927) was an American inventor and author, best known for his work in the field of explosives and for being a brother to Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim gun. Born in Orneville, Maine, Hudson Maxim showed a profound interest in mechanics and pyrotechnics from an early age, an interest that would define his professional endeavors. As a prolific inventor, his primary focus was o...