A SYSTEM FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF THE ARTILLERY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OR, THE YOUNG ARTILLERIST'S POCKET COMPANION. IN THREE PARTS. . . BY WILLIAM STEVENS, AN OFFICER IN THE AMERICAN ARTILLERY THROUGH THE WHOLE OF THE LATE REVOLUTION, AND SINCE IN THE MILITIA

Stevens, William

Published by Printed by William Davis for the Author, New York, 1797

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12mo. 14, [13]-260 pp., as issued, plus twenty-four engraved plates [expert repair to short closed tear at plate 20; plate 23 lacking lower corner]. Early ownership inscription of John D. Timerman, who bought this "Military Book" for nine shillings in 1805. Timerman, from Montgomery County NY, served in the War of 1812. Contemporary calf, front free endpaper detached, light to moderate foxing. Good+. A contemplated "Vol. 2-3 were not published" [ESTC]. Distinguishing himself for bravery as an artillerist during the American Revolution, "William Stevens wrote the only textbook on the artillery of the Revolution" [web site of Shays Rebellion, at Springfield Tech. College]. A Captain of artillery, Stevens was an early member of the Society of the Cincinnati. He served under Brigadier General John Lamb, whose endorsement accompanies the book at page 5. William Rollinson, a line and stipple engraver in New York, executed the plates. Evans 32878. Rink 2172. Sabin 91568. ESTC W29515. Seller Inventory # 39222

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Title: A SYSTEM FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF THE ARTILLERY...

Publisher: Printed by William Davis for the Author, New York

Publication Date: 1797

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