The Organisation of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers Explained

"The Organisation of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers Explained" by Thomas Brassey, M.P. is a historical text from the 1800s. The book tells about the setup and job of a special group of volunteers who helped the Royal Navy guard the coast. It explains why this group was started, how it was organized, how people joined, and what kind of training they needed to do their jobs well. Brassey makes clear how important these volunteers were for keeping the country safe, explaining that these ordinary people needed to know how to handle boats and be ready to fight to defend Britain's coast, focusing on training them to be good at shooting cannons and managing boats, finding people from the community with experience on the water. The book also talks about how the group was run, including who was in charge, how they kept order, and how the volunteers fit into the Navy, showing how important it was for people in port towns to get involved, feel like they were doing their part, and make the country stronger.