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Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 [Observations regarding the firing of artillery] [in French]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00705 Author/Creator: Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa 1777-1778 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 33.2 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

"Observations sur les causes qui derangement les portees des bombes, & sur les attentions qu'il faut avoir pour les tirer avec succes."

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