Treatise on the Forms of Cannon & Various Systems of Artillery

Elementary Treatise on the Forms of Cannon by N. Persy. A study of French artillery translated for the students at West Point in 1832. It covers from the 16th century through Vallier.s system of 1734 and Gribeauval.s system of 1769. Much of the material in this book has a direct relationship with the study of American artillery. 48 pp., 19 ill., soft cover.