Abridged Treatise On the Construction and Manufacture of Ordnance in the British Service

This book is a condensed manual on the construction and manufacture of ordnance in the British Service. It covers topics such as casting, boring, and finishing cannon; preparing ammunition and gunpowder; and the maintenance and repair of artillery. Originally published in the 19th century, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the technology and tactics of the British military at the time.

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