| Author |
Pringle, John, Sir, 1707-1782 |
| LoC No. |
43040160
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| Title |
A discourse on the theory of gunnery
Delivered at the anniversary meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1778
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The Royal Society,1778.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Discourse on the Theory of Gunnery" by Sir John Pringle is a scientific publication delivered at the Anniversary Meeting of the Royal Society in the late 18th century. The book discusses the principles and advancements in the field of gunnery, particularly focusing on the application of mathematics and physics to improve artillery performance and effectiveness. Through an exploration of historical developments and individual contributions, the discourse outlines how methodologies in the theory of projectiles have evolved over time. In his discourse, Pringle reviews the historical context of artillery, beginning with early war engines and moving through to the advent of gunpowder, illustrating how various scholars contributed to the understanding of projectile motion. He emphasizes the significance of experimentation as a cornerstone for establishing a solid theoretical foundation in gunnery, particularly referencing the groundbreaking work of contemporaries like Charles Hutton and Benjamin Robins. By recounting how theories of motion were established and later challenged, Pringle ultimately advocates for a continued empirical approach to refine the art of gunnery, recognizing both the importance of mathematical theory and the practical application in military contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UF: Military science: Artillery
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| Subject |
Ballistics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69116 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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