The bombardier, and pocket gunner

"The Bombardier, and Pocket Gunner" by Ralph Willett Adye is a handbook from the 1800s designed for young officers in the Royal Artillery. It's like a user manual for artillery, ammunition, and how to fight battles. The book walks users through using cannons in different situations, from open fields to protecting cities. The author explains that he made this guide because he noticed new officers had trouble finding the information they needed, so he put together a compact set of directions and notes for them, and he also explains that it's not designed for new recruits, rather seasoned officers who want a quick reference. The author includes an index to help readers quickly find what they're looking for as they navigate through information about artillery and military supplies.