The field engineer : Of M. le Chevalier de Clairac, translated from the French, with observations and remarks on each chapter
by CLAIRAC, Louis-Andre de Mamie
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
COLUMBIA, Missouri, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
1760 Clairac FORTIFICATIONS 1ed Field Engineer STAR FORTS Illustrated MAPS War
Louis Andre Mamie de Clairac was an 18th-century French military engineer who is primarily remembered for his famous book on the engineering of fortifications. This book, 'The Field Engineer', became a highly sought after book by military construction designers as well as military enthusiasts all over the western world. In this work, Clairac describes not only how to build, but also the purposes of forts and the various shapes used in fort design. The early chapters are especially noteworthy covering topics such as:
· Star fort design
· General field forts
· Triangular and square shaped forts
· Bridges
· Durable construction material
· Army flanking against forts
· Uses of armed boats against forts
Of course, the most desirable aspect of this book is the copious amount of folding illustrations throughout – stunning views of forts, fort design, maps, city views, field camps, and so much more. An impressive work indeed!
Item number: #24373
Price: $950
CLAIRAC, Louis-Andre de Mamie
The field engineer : Of M. le Chevalier de Clairac, translated from the French, with observations and remarks on each chapter
London: Printed for John Millan, 1760. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: complete
o [6], x, [4], 278, [2]
o 37 folding illustrations throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; secure
· Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (20.5cm x 13.5cm)
· Rare and desirable
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
24373
Photos available upon request.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24373
- Title
- The field engineer : Of M. le Chevalier de Clairac, translated from the French, with observations and remarks on each chapter
- Author
- CLAIRAC, Louis-Andre de Mamie
- Format/Binding
- Leather; secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for John Millan
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1760
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1760 Clairac FORTIFICATIONS 1ed Field Engineer STAR FORTS Illustrated MAPS War, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
Terms of Sale
Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
About the Seller
Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
About Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Also Recommended
-
Save 10% on every purchase!
Join the Bibliophiles’ Club and start saving 10% on every book.
$29.95 / Year