The art of war : containing ...
1776
355 L234 1776
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Title
The art of war : containing ...
Variant Title
The duties of all military officers, in actual service|The duties of soldiers in general, in actual service|The rules and practice of the greatest generals, in the manoeuvres
Published
Philadelphia Printed and sold by Robert Bell ... 1776
Description
[8], xi, [1], [13]-264 p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Call Number
355 L234 1776
System Control No.
(OCoLC)7816174
Note
Three parts in 1 v.; each part has a separate t.p.
Signatures: [A]8 B-2L4 [i.e. 2K4]
Leaves 2K missigned 2L
Library has 2 copies: C. 1 (88.190); c. 2 (L1999F35)
Copy 1: Ms. inscriptions on front free endpaper and elsewhere: William Smith Bishop, J. Josa. Seney 1788 (possibly Joshua Seney), J. H. Nicholson, Henry Story December 1776
Copy 2: ms. inscription on front free endpaper & t.p.: Andrew Porter, Captn. Artillery (OM -PA)
(From t.p.) I. The duties of all military officers, in actual service, including necessary instructions, in many capital matters, by the knowledge of which, a man may soon become an ornament to the profession of arms. By Monsieur de Lamont, Town-Major of Toulon--II. The duties of soldiers in general, including necessary instructions, in many capital matters, by remaining ignorant of which, a man who intends to be a soldier, will be every day in danger, of bringing disgrace upon himself, and material injury, to the cause of his country. [Written by a French Officer]
III. The rules and practice of the greatest generals, in the manoeuvres of encamping, marching, order of battle, fighting, attacking, and defending strong places, with the manner of surprising towns, quarters, and armies, exhibiting what is most requisite to be known by all who enter the military service
Signatures: [A]8 B-2L4 [i.e. 2K4]
Leaves 2K missigned 2L
Library has 2 copies: C. 1 (88.190); c. 2 (L1999F35)
Copy 1: Ms. inscriptions on front free endpaper and elsewhere: William Smith Bishop, J. Josa. Seney 1788 (possibly Joshua Seney), J. H. Nicholson, Henry Story December 1776
Copy 2: ms. inscription on front free endpaper & t.p.: Andrew Porter, Captn. Artillery (OM -PA)
(From t.p.) I. The duties of all military officers, in actual service, including necessary instructions, in many capital matters, by the knowledge of which, a man may soon become an ornament to the profession of arms. By Monsieur de Lamont, Town-Major of Toulon--II. The duties of soldiers in general, including necessary instructions, in many capital matters, by remaining ignorant of which, a man who intends to be a soldier, will be every day in danger, of bringing disgrace upon himself, and material injury, to the cause of his country. [Written by a French Officer]
III. The rules and practice of the greatest generals, in the manoeuvres of encamping, marching, order of battle, fighting, attacking, and defending strong places, with the manner of surprising towns, quarters, and armies, exhibiting what is most requisite to be known by all who enter the military service
Indexed In
Evans 14816
Gephart, R.M. Rev. America, 7552
Riling, J.R. War in America, R134
Gephart, R.M. Rev. America, 7552
Riling, J.R. War in America, R134
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