Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore (1862)

By William Harwar Parker and Stephen Bleecker Luce

Book Overview

""Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore"" is a military manual written by William H. Parker in 1862. The book provides detailed guidance on the use and maintenance of naval light artillery, both on land and at sea. It covers topics such as the types of guns used in naval warfare, the proper handling and firing of artillery, and the tactics and strategies employed in battle. The manual also includes information on the construction and care of gun carriages, ammunition, and gunpowder. This book is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of naval warfare during the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164863967
• ISBN13: 9781164863960
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"