New Principles of Gunnery: containing The Determination of the Force of Gun-Powder and An Inverstigation of the Difference in the Resisting Power of the Air to swift and slow motions

Robins, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0855461705 / ISBN 13: 9780855461706

Edité par The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd, 1972

A propos de cet article

1972. lvii, 95pp. "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. The 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 and explains the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference." Slight bumping to front top corner of clipped jacket cover. Slight wear to top and bottom edges of rear fold-in. Jacket is otherwise in very good condition. Title to book spine in gold lettering. Very minor wear to book corners and to top and bottom of spine. Book is otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tght and clean. No inscriptions.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: New Principles of Gunnery: containing The Determination of the Force of Gun-Powder and An Inverstigation of the Difference in the Resisting Power of the Air to swift and slow motions
• Éditeur: The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd
• Date de parution: 1972
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0855461705
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780855461706
• Reliure: Original Blue cloth hardcover
• Édition: New Edition
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: Very Good Plus
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Science