Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Manoeuvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States
Published by Hillard, Gray, Little, And Wilkins, Boston, 1830
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, U.S.A.Antiquarian Bookshop
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 84.99
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8vo; 138 pages; Contents complete and unmarked in contemporary 19th century calf binding, darkened at spine, scattered toning and foxing throughout. Illustrated with 30 b&w plates (two folding) showing squad manoeuvres, riflemen drills, positions of men, confronting and moving past obstacles, etc. and a page of music. Published by the Department of War, under the Authority of an Act of Congress of the 2d of March, 1829. Handbook of official infantry tactics and maneuvers. Introductory notice from Board of Officers presenting this text to the Secretary of War James Barbour signed in type by include Winfield Scott; Thomas Cadwalader; William H. Sumner; B. Daniel; Abraham Eustis; Zachary Taylor; G. Cutler; Charles J. Nourse. The Abstract is an abridgement of a larger text with particular attention to the requirements of the militia infantry.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Manoeuvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States
- Author
- Scott, Brigadier General Winfield ; et alus
- Publisher
- Hillard, Gray, Little, And Wilkins, Boston
- Publication year
- 1830
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Leather
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- 19th Century, Americana and American History, Military History
Antiquarian Bookshop
Washington, DC, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 15, 2012
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