Some Description Of The Methods Used In Pointing Guns At Sea (1834)

By John Harvey Stevens

Book Overview

""Some Description Of The Methods Used In Pointing Guns At Sea"" is a book written by John Harvey Stevens and originally published in 1834. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the methods used for pointing guns on ships at sea. It covers topics such as the use of gun sights, the calculation of distances, the effects of wind and waves on aiming, and the different types of guns used on ships. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the techniques described. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the development of gunnery techniques.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: 1104306433
• ISBN13: 9781104306434
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"