The Perfection of Military Discipline After the Newest Method, As Practised In England and Ireland, &c. OR, The Industrious SOULDIERS Folden Treasury of Knowledge in the Art of making WAR.To which is added, as a Second Part. The Art of Gunnery, or the Compleat Engineer.

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Full title reads: "The perfection of military discipline after the newest method, as practised in England and Ireland, &c., or, The industrious souldiers golden treasury of knowledge in the art of making war containing instructions for the exercising the pike and musket in all their postures, with the signs of the drum, by its beating the several points of war, the exercise of granadeers, horse, and dragoons : the explanation of the words of command, and how to be put in practice . : the several doublings, wheelings, and drawing up of battalions, squadrons of horse, &c. with the conduct of armies in open or inclosed countries, or upon any occasion or immergency . the method to be observed in garrisons, and the manner of fortification, with that of besieging strong holds, &c. to which is added, as a second part, The art of gunnery, or, The compleat engineer : shewing the practice of the ordnance, mortars, &c. with the manner of making and using fire-works for war, at sea and land, and many other things necessary to be known for the improvement of souldiers." 156pp, 6 diagrams, 2 folding plates. Bound in full brown leather, with gilt title to the spine, 5 raised bands. A very nice, sound example of the rare first edition. Size: 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. N° de ref. del artículo 182843

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