A treatise containing the practical part of fortification In four parts. I. The Theory of Walls, Arches, and Timbers, with several Tables of their Dimensions. II. The Knowledge of the Materials, their Properties, Qualities, and the Manner of using them. III. The Manner of tracing a Fortress on the Ground, the making an Estimate, and executing the Works. IV. The Method of building Aquatics, as Stonebridges, Harbours, Quays, Wharfs, Sluices, and Aqueducts. Illustrated with twenty eight copper plates. For the Use of The Royal Academy of Artillery at Woolwich. By John Muller, Professor of Artillery and Fortification
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
printed for A. Millar, in the Strand
1755, MDCCLV. [1755]
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Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Item Description: | Also issued as part of: 'A system of mathematicks, fortification and artillery', London, 1757. - English Short Title Catalog, T92884. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - The ornaments are those used by William Bowyer |
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Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xxiv,304p.,plates) 8° |