Bulwark and Bastion: A Look at Musket Era Fortifications with a Glance at Period Siegecraft

James R. Hinds and Edmund Fitzgerald

ISBN 10: 1877704172 / ISBN 13: 9781877704178

Published by Pioneer Press 1996-06, 1996

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Good Original Card Wrappers. Passionate study of forts in early American history. B/W Photos and drawings. Privately published study of fortifications and their military defenses. Much on Vauban and a military glossary."Siegecraft" :Introduction to Fortifications in the Musket Period"Fortifications in the Field and on the Frontier" Many drawings of defensive technique. Five chapters. Some light damp soiling on edge of cover and several pages otherwise tight and good. NO Writing in text. NOT a library copy. As is See our Three Geese in Flight Book Scans. Seller Inventory # 008407

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Title: Bulwark and Bastion: A Look at Musket Era ...

Publisher: Pioneer Press 1996-06

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

The word “bulwark” is defined as being a wall-like defensive structure, while the word “bastion” is defined as being a fortified area or position. The construction of fortifications to secure places from attack is a practice as old as mankind. This booklet, illustrated with drawings and photos, goes into detail on the various types of fortifications that have been utilized throughout history. Contains as excellent glossary of technical terms. Softcover, 98 pages. Revised 1997. Written by James R. Hinds & Edmund Fitzgerald.