Description Of A System Of Military Bridges - George Cullum Washington

""Description Of A System Of Military Bridges: With India-Rubber Pontons"" is a book written by George Washington Cullum in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of a system of military bridges that were designed to be used in war zones. The system included india-rubber pontons, which were inflatable boats that could be used to cross rivers and other bodies of water.Cullum's book describes the construction and use of these pontons, as well as the various ways in which they could be deployed in the field. He also provides information on how the pontons could be transported and stored, as well as the equipment and personnel needed to operate them.The book is aimed at military engineers and other professionals involved in the design and construction of military infrastructure. It is written in a technical style, with detailed descriptions of the various components of the pontons and the system as a whole.Overall, ""Description Of A System Of Military Bridges: With India-Rubber Pontons"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military engineering and the development of military infrastructure. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by military engineers in the 19th century and the innovative solutions they developed to overcome them.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.

EAN: 9781120187772