Arthur Marshall

Arthur Marshall (1873–1968) was a British chemist and author best known for writing practical reference works on explosives. His published books include Explosives (1917), A Short Account of Explosives (1917), and Dictionary of Explosives (1920).

The title pages of his books identify him as Chemical Inspector, Indian Ordnance Department, and his professional credentials include A.C.G.I., F.I.C., and F.C.S. That background helps explain the tone of his writing: careful, systematic, and aimed at readers who needed reliable technical information.

Although biographical details about his personal life are hard to confirm from readily available sources, his surviving books show a writer with a strong gift for explanation. For readers interested in the history of science, military technology, or industrial chemistry, his work remains an informative window into its time.