The Sling: Remarks In Connection With Lectures Delivered In The Royal Institution: May 1905 To June 1907 (1907) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165086832)

""The Sling"" is a book that contains a series of lectures delivered by William Leighton Jordan at the Royal Institution between May 1905 and June 1907. The lectures focus on the history and use of the sling as a weapon, with Jordan providing detailed information on the different types of slings, their construction, and their effectiveness in battle. The book also includes practical instructions on how to use a sling, as well as anecdotes and stories from history that illustrate the sling's use in warfare. Overall, ""The Sling"" is a fascinating exploration of a weapon that has been used for thousands of years, and provides a unique perspective on the history of warfare.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: William Leighton Jordan
ISBN-10: 1165086832
ISBN-13: 9781165086832
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d