Modern Artillery

Paris, n.d., (c.1893). 256 pp., photo-frontis., + 20 other photo-plates (2 of them double-page _ the front cover advertises 23 plates but may be counting the pages of plates _ no apparent loss) + 6 engravings & 4 tables. Published originally in paper covers but rebound here in black cloth (now hardback) with original front paper cover pasted to front ; gilt title to spine ; edges uncut. 18 x 12cm. V.G. Published in Paris, circa 1893, this is a rare study on artillery of the time. The French text presents sections with detailed information about cannons such as : The importance of choosing a good material for artillery ; The industry of war ; Artillery establishments _ forges and sites in the Mediterranean ; Modern French cannons including chapters on large calibre cannons, rapid shooting cannons, 'spear-torpedo' cannons etc. Also Gun carriages ; Battery. Etc. Includes cannon of the French Navy. This wealth of information is accompanied by twenty-one photographs, including two double-sided plates, plus six engravings. These wonderful plates are a feature of the book and depict range of cannons. The author, Eugne Hennebert, lived from 1826 to 1896 and was in military service for thirty-five years, during which time, having been promoted to battalion chief in 1870, he took part in the siege of Paris. He went on to be promoted to lieutenant-colonel in 1880. This book is RARE.