A treatise of artillery : to which is prefixed, an introduction with a theory of powder applied to fire-arms : with large additions, alterations, and corrections, according to the second London edition

A treatise of artillery : to which is prefixed, an introduction with a theory of powder applied to fire-arms : with large additions, alterations, and corrections, according to the second London edition

Philadelphia Printed by Styner and Cist ... for John Norman, engraver 1779

[8], XL, 215 p., [32] leaves of plates (31 fold.) : ill. ; 19 cm. (8vo)

623.1 M958tre, 1779

(OCoLC)27248444

Signatures: [pi]4 A-2I4.
First edition: London, 1757.
Second edition: London, 1768.
Dedicated to George Washington, Henry Knox, Thomas Procter, and the officers of the Continental artillery.
Library has 2 copies: C. 1 (92.1.451); c. 2 (L1999F41) in case.
Ms. incription on verso of frontispiece of c. 2: Used by Capt. Luther Scott during the War of 1812. Presented by John H. Matson a grand nephew, 7/22.
[From t.p.] I. General constructions of brass and iron guns used by sea and land, and their carriages -- II. General constructions of mortars and howitzes their beds and carriages -- III. Dimensions of all carriages used in artillery -- IV. Exercise of the regiment at home, and service abroad in a siege or battle -- V. Its march and encampment, ammunition, stores, and horses -- VI. Lastly, the necessary laboratory work for fire-ships, etc.

Sabin 51289
Riling. American military imprints, R204

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