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Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Congreve, William, Sir, 1772–1828
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1827
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aquatint
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A. & R. Spottiswoode -- Printer.
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Rocket launchers (Ordnance)
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Rockets (Ordnance)
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A treatise on the general principles, powers and facility of application of the Congreve rocket system, as compared with artillery : showing the various applications of this weapon, both for sea and land service, and its uses in the field and in sieges : illustrated by plates of the principal exercises and cases of actual service : with a demonstration of the comparative economy of the system / by Major-Gen. Sir W. Congreve, Bart. M.P. F.R.S., &c. &c. &c. and dedicated to His Most Gracious Majesty, George the Fourth.
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Congreve, William, Sir, 1772–1828
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1827
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84 p., 12 folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 30 cm.
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Rare Books and Manuscripts