American rifle : a biography / Alexander Rose.
American rifle : a biography / Alexander Rose.
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Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Bantam Dell, 2008.
Date
2008.
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N683.422/3
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. The Mystery of Washington's Rifle -- Ch. 2. The Rifle and the Revolution -- Ch. 3. The Rise of the Machines -- Ch. 4. The Big Bang -- Ch. 5. The "Grewsome Graveyard" -- Ch. 6. The Army of Marksmen and the Soldier's Faith -- Ch. 7. The Smokeless Revolution -- Ch. 8. Roosevelt's Rifle -- Ch. 9....
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Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Bantam Dell, 2008.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2008.
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Summary
"In this spirited narrative, Alexander Rose reveals the hidden connections between the rifle's development and our nation's history. We witness the high-stakes international competition to produce the most potent gunpowder ... how the mysterious arts of metallurgy, gunsmithing, and mass production played vital roles in the creation of American econ...
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American rifle : a biography / Alexander Rose.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N683.422/3
Record Identifier
74VMj8NNa7PX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMj8NNa7PX
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ISBN
9780553805178 (hardcover)
DDC
683.422
MMS ID
991001202619702626
