Artillery Through the Ages: A Short, Illustrated History of the Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America

Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason, these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in American history.

Contents:

The Era of Artillery

The Ancient Engines of War

Gunpowder Comes to Europe

The Bombards

Sixteenth Century Can...