The National Rifle Association: A Sketch Of Its History And Progress, 1859-1876 (1877)

""The National Rifle Association: A Sketch Of Its History And Progress, 1859-1876"" is a historical book written by John Randal MacDonnell and published in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the early years of the National Rifle Association, which was founded in 1859 in the United Kingdom. MacDonnell traces the organization's growth and development from its inception to 1876, highlighting its role in promoting marksmanship and firearms proficiency among civilians and military personnel alike. The book also explores the political and social context in which the NRA emerged, including the rise of the volunteer movement and the changing attitudes towards firearms in Victorian England. Overall, ""The National Rifle Association"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the world's most influential firearms organizations and sheds light on the broader cultural and political trends that have shaped attitudes towards guns in the modern era.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.