Musketry (1917)

By: Robinson, Oliver Prescott

Book Overview

Musketry is a historical book written by Oliver Prescott Robinson and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed insight into the art of musketry, which refers to the use of firearms by infantry soldiers during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author delves into the history of musketry, its development, and the techniques used by soldiers during battles. Robinson explains the different types of muskets used by soldiers, including flintlock and percussion muskets, and how they evolved over time. He also discusses the various types of ammunition used, such as round shot and buckshot, and how they were loaded into the muskets. The book also covers the importance of accuracy and the training required to become a skilled musketeer. Robinson provides detailed instructions on how to aim and fire a musket, as well as tips on how to improve accuracy. In addition, Musketry includes anecdotes and stories from soldiers who used muskets during battles, providing a firsthand account of their experiences. The book is a valuable resource for military historians, reenactors, and anyone interested in the history of firearms and warfare.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: 1165602725
• ISBN13: 9781165602728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"