A military essay. Containing reflections on the Raising, Arming, Cloathing, and Discipline of the British Infantry and Cavalry; with Proposals for the Improvement of the same

DALRYMPLE, Campbell

Verlag: Printed for D. Wilson, London, 1761

Beschreibung

In two parts. xx, 389pp, [3]. With a half-title and nine engraved folding plates. Contemporary tree-calf, later rebacked, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece. A trifle rubbed. Half-title, title page, and two terminal leaves browned. The first edition of a military vade mecum providing comprehensive instruction to infantry and cavalry troops in all aspects of drills and exercises within the British Army; published at the height of the Seven Years' War. Extracts from the work were published in Philadelphia in 1776 and subsequently used by the Continental Army. Size: 8vo. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers AQ22803

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Titel: A military essay. Containing reflections on ...

Verlag: Printed for D. Wilson, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1761

Auflage: First edition.