History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2) by T. W. J. Connolly
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"History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2)" by T. W. J. Connolly is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the history and activities of the Royal Sappers and Miners, a military engineering corps, from its formation in 1772 to its rebranding as the Royal Engineers in 1856. Through detailed narrative, it highlights the various contributions of the corps to military and civil engineering
projects, underscoring their unique role during significant historical events. The opening of this volume introduces the narrative focusing on the year 1848, where it details staff appointments and significant projects undertaken by the corps, including a meticulous survey of London to aid in public health improvements. It discusses the roles of various sergeants and privates engaged in these surveys, emphasizing their expertise in trigonometrical operations and the challenges faced during the project. Additionally, it touches on the involvement of the Sappers in the Arctic expedition led by Sir John Franklin, highlighting the hardships endured and the crucial tasks they undertook. This beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Sappers' diverse contributions, showcasing a blend of military and engineering achievements throughout their history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Connolly, T. W. J. (Thomas William John), 1815-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title |
History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2) From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UG: Military science: Military engineering |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Royal Sappers and Miners |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59260 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59260-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 598 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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