02583cam a22003013u 4500 59260 UtSlPG 20260610134350.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UG Connolly, T. W. J. (Thomas William John), 1815-1875 History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2) : From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-04-12 Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2)" by T. W. J. Connolly is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the history and activities of the Royal Sappers and Miners, a military engineering corps, from its formation in 1772 to its rebranding as the Royal Engineers in 1856. Through detailed narrative, it highlights the various contributions of the corps to military and civil engineering projects, underscoring their unique role during significant historical events. The opening of this volume introduces the narrative focusing on the year 1848, where it details staff appointments and significant projects undertaken by the corps, including a meticulous survey of London to aid in public health improvements. It discusses the roles of various sergeants and privates engaged in these surveys, emphasizing their expertise in trigonometrical operations and the challenges faced during the project. Additionally, it touches on the involvement of the Sappers in the Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin, highlighting the hardships endured and the crucial tasks they undertook. This beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Sappers' diverse contributions, showcasing a blend of military and engineering achievements throughout their history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army. Royal Sappers and Miners https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59260 100086 100086