Notes On Seacoast Defense: Consisting Of Seacoast Fortification, The Fifteen-Inch Gun, And Casemate Embrasures (1861) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437174618)

Notes On Seacoast Defense is a book written by John Gross Barnard in 1861, which provides a comprehensive guide to seacoast fortification, the use of the fifteen-inch gun, and casemate embrasures. The book is a valuable resource for military engineers, as it offers practical advice and detailed instructions on how to design, construct, and maintain fortifications that can withstand attacks from enemy naval forces. Barnard draws on his extensive experience as a military engineer to provide a thorough analysis of the challenges posed by seacoast defense. He discusses the various types of fortifications that can be used to protect coastal areas, including earthen batteries, masonry forts, and ironclad vessels. He also provides detailed information on the construction of casemate embrasures, which are openings in the walls of fortifications that allow guns to be fired while remaining protected from enemy fire.The book also includes a detailed discussion of the fifteen-inch gun, which was a new and powerful weapon at the time of its invention. Barnard provides information on its design, construction, and use in seacoast defense, as well as its advantages and limitations compared to other types of guns.Overall, Notes On Seacoast Defense is an essential resource for anyone interested in military engineering, seacoast defense, or the history of warfare. Its practical advice and detailed instructions make it a valuable guide for engineers and military planners, while its historical significance makes it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the evolution of military technology.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: John Gross Barnard
ISBN-10: 1437174612
ISBN-13: 9781437174618
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 116
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d