Fortification

Creator	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Title	Fortification
Dates	1809-1864
Abstract	A manuscript by Edward Hitchcock on fortification. Hitchcock describes what fortification is, various methods of fortification, and the different parts of a fortress. Additionally, he discusses fortification in mathematical terms and includes six hand-drawn plates at the end of the manuscript which demonstrate the different methods, angles, and points discussed within the text.
Notes	The item is undated. Dates provided are taken from the dates of the item's series.
Physical Description	1 item (11 pages, 6 leaves of plates), Many of the pages are badly stained.
Languages	English
Genre	Manuscripts
Genre	Plates (illustrations)
Subject	Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Knowledge – Fortification
Subject	Fortification
Part of	Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
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Repository	Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Shelf Location	Box 22 Folder 21
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