NEW PRINCIPLES OF GUNNERY: Containing The Determination of the Force of Gun-Powder

This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is lightly sunned to the spine and has one or two small marks but is still in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Benjamin Robins published 'New Principles of Gunnery' in 1742 and this classic work was to influence greatly subsequent writers and lay the foundations of modern gunnery. This present reprint includes two appendices of related matter from the author's other writings, a new introduction by W. S. Curtis which gives useful biographical information regarding the author and explains the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference. This is a must have title if you have an interest in British naval history, the book is divided into eras for example commonwealth and protectorate, revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Ref V V V 3.…