Principles Of Gunnery: Rifled Ordnance (1879)

Principles of Gunnery: Rifled Ordnance is a book written by Joseph Sladen in 1879. It is a comprehensive guide to the principles of gunnery, specifically focusing on the use of rifled ordnance. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the design and construction of guns, the properties of gunpowder and other propellants, the mechanics of projectiles, and the principles of aiming and firing. Sladen's book is intended for use by military officers and engineers, and it provides detailed information on the technical aspects of gunnery. The author draws on his own experiences as a gunnery instructor in the British Army, as well as on the latest scientific research and developments in the field. The book is illustrated with diagrams and charts, and it includes numerous examples and calculations to help readers understand the principles of gunnery. Overall, Principles of Gunnery: Rifled Ordnance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of artillery. It provides a detailed and authoritative account of the principles of gunnery, and it remains an important reference work for military historians and engineers today.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.