English Guns And Rifles (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163147665)

English Guns and Rifles is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of firearms in England. Written by George J.N. George, a renowned expert in the field, the book covers the evolution of guns and rifles from the earliest examples to the modern era. The author provides detailed information on the design, construction, and use of various types of firearms, including muskets, pistols, shotguns, and rifles. The book also includes a wealth of historical and technical information, including the development of gunpowder, the rise of the gunsmithing industry, and the impact of firearms on society and warfare. With its detailed illustrations and informative text, English Guns and Rifles is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of firearms.Being An Account Of The Development, Design And Usage Of English Sporting Rifles And Shotguns; From Their Introduction During The Fifteenth Century Until The Advent Of The Metallic Cartridges In The Nineteenth Century; Together With Notes On Muskets, Service Rifles, Blunderbusses And Other Arms; Including Also Various Historical Notes And Accounts Regarding Individual Makers And Users Of These Arms.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: J. N. George
ISBN-10: 1163147664
ISBN-13: 9781163147665
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d