New Principles Of Gunnery: Containing The Determination Of The Force Of Gunpowder, And An Investigation Of The Difference In The Resisting Power Of The Air To Swift And Slow Motions (1805) - Softcover

Robins, Benjamin; Wilson, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 116493399X ISBN 13: 9781164933991

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

New Principles of Gunnery is a book written by Benjamin Robins in 1805. The book is focused on the principles of gunnery, specifically the determination of the force of gunpowder and an investigation of the difference in the resisting power of the air to swift and slow motions. Robins presents his research on the subject, which includes experiments and calculations, and provides a detailed analysis of the principles of gunnery. The book is considered a significant contribution to the field of ballistics and has been widely studied by military scientists and historians. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gunnery and the science of ballistics.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.

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About the Author

James Wilson is a New Brunswick-based fine art photographer. He is known primarily for his detailed landscapes and large-format black-and-white portraits. WIlson's photographs are in private and public collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the New Brunswick Museum, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and numerous Canadian embassies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 116493399X
• ISBN 13: 9781164933991
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 392
• Editor: Hutton Charles