A treatise containing the practical part of fortification. In four parts. I. The Theory of Walls, Arches, and Timbers, with several Tables of their Dimensions. II. The Knowledge of the Materials, their Properties, Qualities, and the Manner of using them. III. The Manner of tracing a Fortress on the Ground, the making an Estimate, and executing the Works. IV. The Method of building Aquatics, as Stone-Bridges, Harbours, Quays, Wharfs, Sluices, and Aqueducts. Illustrated with twenty eight copper plates. For the use of the Royal Academy of Artillery at Woolwich. By John Muller, Professor of Artillery and Fortification.

People / Organizations

• John Muller (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for A. Millar, in the Strand, MDCCLXIV. [1764]

Publication year

1764-1764

ESTC No.

N21789

Grub Street ID

11144

Description

xxiv,302,[2]p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

With a final advertisement leaf.

Braces in imprint.