On The Construction Of Improved Ordnance (1862)

By Daniel Treadwell

Book Overview

On The Construction Of Improved Ordnance is a book written by Daniel Treadwell and published in 1862. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of improved weaponry, specifically cannons and guns. Treadwell, a renowned engineer and professor at Harvard University, provides detailed explanations of the materials, tools, and techniques used in the construction of ordnance. He also covers topics such as the physics of projectiles, the properties of different types of gunpowder, and the design of gun carriages. The book is considered a landmark work in the field of military technology and was widely read by military engineers and artillery officers during the American Civil War. It is a valuable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the development of military technology.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: 1165578301
• ISBN13: 9781165578306
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"