The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery is a book written by Philip Rounseville Alger in 1915. It is a comprehensive study of the principles and practices of exterior ballistics in naval gunnery. The book is intended to provide a thorough understanding of the science of ballistics and its practical application in the use of naval guns. It covers a wide range of topics related to the subject, including the mechanics of projectiles, the laws of motion,...