Gunnery Instructions: Simplified for the Volunteer Officers of the U. S. Navy, with Hints to Executive and Other Officers (1863)

Gunnery Instructions: Simplified For The Volunteer Officers Of The U. S. Navy, With Hints To Executive And Other Officers is a book written by Edward Barrett and originally published in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of naval gunnery, specifically tailored for volunteer officers in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. It covers topics such as the construction and operation of guns, the different types of ammunition and their uses, and the tactics and strategies of naval warfare. The book also includes practical advice for executive and other officers on how to effectively manage and coordinate gunnery operations on board a ship. Overall, Gunnery Instructions is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare, and a valuable reference for modern-day naval officers and historians alike.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. Read more