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A treatise containing the practical part of fortification. In four parts. I, The theory of walls, arches, and timbers ... II, The knowledge of the materials ... III, The manner of tracing a fortress on the ground, the making an estimate, and executing the works. IV, The method of building aquatics, as stone-bridges, harbours, quays, wharfs, sluices, and aqueducts. Illustrated with twenty eight copper plates. For the use of the Royal academy of artillery at Woolwich

Title:A treatise containing the practical part of fortification. In four parts. I, The theory of walls, arches, and timbers ... II, The knowledge of the materials ... III, The manner of tracing a fortress on the ground, the making an estimate, and executing the works. IV, The method of building aquatics, as stone-bridges, harbours, quays, wharfs, sluices, and aqueducts. Illustrated with twenty eight copper plates. For the use of the Royal academy of artillery at Woolwich
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Note:Printed for A. Millar, 1755
  
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Subject:Fortification -- Early works to 1800
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