Bøger af Joseph Gilbert Totten

This report, addressed to the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, provides a detailed analysis of the effects of firing heavy ordnance from casement embrasures, as well as the effects of firing against the same embrasures with various kinds of missiles. Drawing on extensive testing and experimentation, the author provides valuable insights into the dynamics of siege warfare and the challenges faced by defenders of fortified positions. This book is a must-read for military historians and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Communications and Reports in Relation to the Surveys of Boston Harbor"" is a historical book written by Joseph Gilbert Totten in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the surveys conducted in Boston Harbor during the 19th century. It includes detailed reports and communications from Totten and other surveyors who worked on the project. The book covers various aspects of the survey, including the topography, hydrography, and geology of the harbor. It also provides information on the construction of forts and other structures in the area. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Boston Harbor and the development of engineering and surveying techniques during the 19th century.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.