Elementary Treatise on Advanced-Guard, Out-Post, and Detachment Service of Troops, and the Manner of Posting and Handling Them in Presence of an Enemy...
New York: John Wiley, 1861. second edition. Hardcover. A short history of military arts, by the professor of "Military and Civil Engineering, and of the Science of War, in the United States' Military Academy." Important subjects dealt with in chapters, Tactics, Manner of Placing and Handling Troops, Positions, Advanced-Guards & Posts, Reconnaissances, Detachments, Convoys & Surprises & Ambuscades.
12mo, 168pp, ads. Very bright original brown blind stamped & gilt cloth. Titled "Outpost" on the spine. First published in 1847; both the North and the South reissued this volume for use of their troops during the Civil War. OCLC: 228688795 records 3 copies. Very good overall. Item #8448
Price: $250.00