Elements Of Ordnance: A Textbook For Use Of Cadets Of The United States Military Academy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164515913)

""Elements of Ordnance"" is a textbook designed for cadets of the United States Military Academy to learn about the principles and practices of ordnance. The book is authored by Thomas J. Hayes, who was a professor of ordnance and gunnery at the academy. The book covers a range of topics related to ordnance, including the history of artillery, principles of ballistics, types of ammunition, gunpowder and explosives, and the design and construction of guns and cannons. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help students understand the concepts and principles discussed. Overall, ""Elements of Ordnance"" is a comprehensive guide to the science of ordnance and an essential resource for military cadets and anyone interested in the history and technology of artillery.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.

Author: Thomas J. Hayes
ISBN-10: 1164515918
ISBN-13: 9781164515913
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 728
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.75d