A manuscript by Edward Hitchcock on fortification. Hitchcock describes what fortification is, various methods of fortification, and the different parts of a fortress. Additionally, he discusses fortification in mathematical terms and includes six hand-drawn plates at the end of the manuscript which demonstrate the different methods, angles, and points discussed within the text.
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