Bøger af Albert Manucy

""The Houses of St. Augustine: Notes on the Architecture from 1565-1821"" is a comprehensive guide to the historical architecture of St. Augustine, Florida. Written by Albert Manucy, a renowned historian and expert on the subject, the book provides a detailed account of the diverse styles and influences that shaped the city's buildings over the course of nearly 300 years. From the Spanish colonial period to the British and American occupations, Manucy examines the unique features of each era's architecture and how they reflect the cultural and social changes of the time. The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand the layout and design of St. Augustine's historic homes and buildings. Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about one of America's oldest cities, ""The Houses of St. Augustine"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of this fascinating place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

From thrown rock to artillery shellAlbert Manucy's book examines the history of artillery from the earliest times to the late nineteenth century and describes how missiles were employed in conflicts prior to the Great War period. Every type of projectile throwing machine is considered from the earliest Ballista and Trebuchet to sophisticated ship-board naval guns and those designed for the fortified emplacements of coastal defences which were employed well into the twentieth century. Manucy not only describes the weapons but gives interesting insights into their performance and capabilities. He goes on to examine the use of gunpowder from its development to its employment in weaponry and describes many solid shot weapons and their respective specifications. The development of projectiles themselves is discussed-and their many varieties are detailed, including early rockets-as well as the tools employed by the gunners who fired the guns and employed the ammunition. This most engrossing book concludes with instruction on the practise of gunnery with explanations of the process of firing various weapons and includes many diagrams, charts of weapons and projectiles and line illustrations of gun crews demonstrating the sequence of firing. An excellent overview of the subject.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

In detailed drawings and nontechnical language, this work identifies the basic house types of St Augustine, Florida, and records their dimensions, construction techniques, materials and design details from foundations to roofs.