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Johnston, A.J.B.

Defending Halifax: Ordnance, 1825-1906 - Cat No R64-81-1981-46E - History and Archaeology 46

Government of Canada, 1981

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Year of publication
1981
ISBN
0660108429
Place of printing
Ottowa
Author
Johnston, A.J.B.
Publishers
Government of Canada
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
Defending Halifax: Ordnance, 1825-1906 - Cat No R64-81-1981-46E - History and Archaeology 46, Nova Scotia History Military Canadian History
Binding description
S Paperback
State of preservation
Good
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
First edition
Yes

Description

155 pages. Footnotes. Black and white diagrams and reproductions of archival photos. "The purpose of this report is twofold: first, to describe and assess the impact the series of developments in armament during the latter half of the 19th century had generally on the defences of Halifax and second, to trace the history of the Citadel's ordnance in two markedly different eras, smooth beore (1825-60s) and rifled (1860s-1900)" - from Abstract. Average wear. Prior owner's ink stamp covered by blank white label upon title page, otherwise unmarked. A sound copy of this informative reference. Book