A discourse on the theory of gunnery by Sir John Pringle
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Pringle, John, Sir, 1707-1782 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 43040160 |
| Title |
A discourse on the theory of gunnery Delivered at the anniversary meeting of the Royal Society, November 30, 1778 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: The Royal Society,1778. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UF: Military science: Artillery |
| Subject | Ballistics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69116 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 293 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!