Landmann (Isaac)

The Principles of Fortification reduced into Questions and Answers for the Use of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, fourth edition, half title, 3 engraved folding plates, light age yellowing, manuscript shelf mark and note ‘Hampton’, contemporary calf, sliglty stained and rubbed, 4to, Joyce Gold, 1812.

*** Landmann's work on military fortifications. A rare text used by the British in training prior to and during the War of 1812. Landmann, a professor of artillery and fortification taught in France until his appointment to the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich by King George III.