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100 1 _aGreener, William,
_d1806-1869
245 1 0 _aGunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms :
_bExplaining the Principles of the Science of Gunnery, and Describing the Newest Improvements in Fire-Arms
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-23
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé, Google Print and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Gunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms" by Greener is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the principles of gunnery, discussing the advancements and techniques related to firearms and artillery of that era. The author aims to convey practical knowledge while critiquing existing systems, urging for a scientifically sound approach to improve weaponry efficiency and effectiveness. The opening of this treatise sets the stage by emphasizing the historical context of arms development from ancient times to the then-current state of gunnery. It points out the evolution of weaponry, from bows and arrows to firearms, illustrating the relentless evolution driven by necessity and competition among nations. Greener criticizes past Government reluctance to innovate in military armaments and advocates for a thorough understanding of the scientific principles behind modern firearms, discussing the need for practical improvements, better materials, and the importance of understanding gunpowder composition. The passage lays the groundwork for a detailed examination of mechanics and science related to gunnery, suggesting that comprehensive innovation in this field is crucial for national defense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFirearms
653 _aGunnery
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43799
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