Gunnery Instructions: Simplified For The Volunteer Officers Of The U. S. Navy, With Hints To Executive And Other Officers (1863) is a book written by Edward Barrett. It is a comprehensive guide to gunnery for the volunteer officers of the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War. The book provides detailed instructions on the proper use and maintenance of naval guns, as well as tips on how to aim and fire them effectively. It also includes information on the different types of guns and ammunition used by the Navy at the time. In addition to the practical instructions, the book also contains advice for executive and other officers on how to manage gun crews and ensure the safety of their ships during battle. Overall, Gunnery Instructions is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the development of gunnery techniques in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.