The Militia Man's Pocket Companion; With a Method to Form Company; and an Explanation of the Exercise of the Same. To which is added, some Explanation and Improvement of the Formation and Exercise of a Regiment

by Joseph Lord

A precious reference guide to military field maneuvers and exercise of infantry. Laying out in detail the method to form company, as well as the formation and exercise of a regiment, in accordance with the system of the United States infantry army and militia, the author delivers a step-by-step guide to proper military training for field manoeuvres, formation and the like. Complete with explanatory cuts showing the positions and patterns of each exercise in elaborate detail, the guide goes through all the most important commands and military terms with their meaning and how to see them carried out properly, offering precise instances of positions as well as an overview of the field patterns of the entire regiment. A reliable reference for efficiency and success in military formation for battle and exercise of soldiers. 155 pages. 4 x 7 inches.

2nd Improved Edition. Complete with 64 detail illustrations showing military patterns, positions and maneuvers. 

Published by: William E. Norman, Hudson, NY, 1822.

Hardback is overall in GOOD+ condition.

• Volume is in overall good condition showing expected wear from rubbing on covers and aging from toning and foxing to interior.
• Quarterbound in red.
• Covers feature faded colored marble design on front and back, with obvious overall wear from rubbing.
• Boards display notable edgewear from rubbing, with exposed boards along all borders. 
• Corners are moderately bumped, and severely rubbed with exposed boards.
• Spine is red, and features five lines in gilt, with overall rubbing and fading that is more pronounced at ends.
• Binding is secure with some gaps at gutter and partially detached signatures. (See photos)
• Interior displays strong overall toning with scattered foxing throughout, stronger on some pages.
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks. 
• Some pages exhibit corner creases, mostly to upper corners. (See photos)
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• SC20180418

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