Bag om On The Construction Of Improved Ordnance (1862)
On The Construction Of Improved Ordnance is a book written by Daniel Treadwell in 1862. The book discusses the principles and methods of constructing improved artillery and firearms. Treadwell, who was a professor of mechanical engineering at Harvard University, provides detailed explanations of the materials, designs, and manufacturing processes used in creating ordnance. The book includes chapters on the fabrication of cannon barrels, the construction of breech-loading guns, and the development of rifled artillery. Treadwell also discusses the use of different types of gunpowder and the effects of temperature and pressure on the performance of firearms. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of weapons technology and the science behind the construction of guns and 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.
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