The hand-book of artillery

"The Hand-book of Artillery" by Captain Joseph Roberts is a guide from the 1800s made for U.S. Army artillery officers and soldiers. Approved as a textbook by the Artillery School at Fort Monroe, it teaches about different artillery pieces like guns, howitzers, and mortars, detailing their construction, how to use them, and how to keep them in good shape. The book focuses on the need for accuracy in artillery work and provides technical information about how artillery is made and how it works, explaining what materials are used and how to aim and calculate for successful firing.