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... Illustrated , 12mo , cloth ... RAMMELSBERG . Guide to a course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis . especially of Minerals and Fur- nace Products . Illustrated by Examples Rammelsberg . Translated by J. Towier , M. D. By C. F. 8vo ...
... Illustrated , 12mo , cloth ... RAMMELSBERG . Guide to a course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis . especially of Minerals and Fur- nace Products . Illustrated by Examples Rammelsberg . Translated by J. Towier , M. D. By C. F. 8vo ...
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... Illustrated , 12mo , cloth . VON COTTA . Treatise on Ore Deposits . By Bern- hard Von Cotta , Professor of Geology in the Royal School of Mines , Freidberg , Saxony . Translated from the second German edition , by Frederick Prime , Jr ...
... Illustrated , 12mo , cloth . VON COTTA . Treatise on Ore Deposits . By Bern- hard Von Cotta , Professor of Geology in the Royal School of Mines , Freidberg , Saxony . Translated from the second German edition , by Frederick Prime , Jr ...
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... Illustrated with three Litho- graphic plates and numerous wood cuts . 8vo , cloth . $ 2 50 BURT . Key to the Solar Compass , and Surveyor's Companion ; comprising all the rules necessary for use in the field ; also description of the ...
... Illustrated with three Litho- graphic plates and numerous wood cuts . 8vo , cloth . $ 2 50 BURT . Key to the Solar Compass , and Surveyor's Companion ; comprising all the rules necessary for use in the field ; also description of the ...
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... illustrated By Brig . General Albert J. Myer , Chief Signal Officer of the army , Colonel of the Signal Corps during ... Illustrated , PICKERT AND METCALF . The Art of Graining . How Acquired and How Produced , with description of colors ...
... illustrated By Brig . General Albert J. Myer , Chief Signal Officer of the army , Colonel of the Signal Corps during ... Illustrated , PICKERT AND METCALF . The Art of Graining . How Acquired and How Produced , with description of colors ...
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... illustrated with 36 maps and fine engravings , chiefly from photo- graphs taken on the spot by the author . cloth ..... Extra Illus- WOOD . West Point Scrap Book , being a collection of Legends , Stories , Songs , etc. , of the US ...
... illustrated with 36 maps and fine engravings , chiefly from photo- graphs taken on the spot by the author . cloth ..... Extra Illus- WOOD . West Point Scrap Book , being a collection of Legends , Stories , Songs , etc. , of the US ...
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00 3 points 1st Method 24 The commander-in-chief 2d Method Angle of Obliquity centre and rear centre division close order cloth column of fours column of vessels commander-in-chief makes signal commander-in-chief signals compass signal continue onward distinguishing pennant Division E Division N.E. division or squadron-from Division-from Divisional commanders signal divisions keep double echelon echelon of squadrons echelon of vessels Flag-ship of van Flag-ships of centre Flag-ships of divisions fleet into column form column form the column Form the fleet formed into column full speed Head of division heading N hoists the position Illustrated knots leader leading vessels line of bearing manœuvre natural order open order order of battle original direction points E. N. E. points N. E. position pennant principles rear divisions signal right of divisions right of fleet right or left right vessel slow to steerage-way starboard steam steer N.E. triple column van division vessels abreast wake
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Page 5 - Captains are to look to their particular line as their rallying point. But, in case signals can neither be seen or perfectly understood, no captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of an enemy.
Page 220 - I will keep myself at a distance from the fire, if, with your accustomed valour, you carry disorder and confusion into the enemy's ranks ; but should victory appear for a moment uncertain, you shall see your Emperor expose himself to the first strokes; for victory must not be doubtful on this occasion, especially when the reputation of the French infantry is at stake, which is so dear an interest to the honour of the whole nation.