Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore is a guidebook for the use of naval light artillery both on ships and on land. Written by William H. Parker and originally published in 1862, the book provides detailed instructions on the use of various types of artillery, including howitzers, rifled guns, and smoothbore guns. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of naval light artillery, such as the construction...