The Handbook of Naval Gunnery is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of naval gunnery, prepared by authority of the U.S. Navy Department for the use of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and States Naval Reserves. Originally published in 1898, the book was written by Cyrus S. Radford, a naval officer with extensive experience in gunnery and ballistics. The handbook covers a wide range of topics, including the construction and operation of naval guns, the principles of gunnery and ballistics, the use of range finders and other instruments, and the tactics and strategy of naval warfare. It also includes detailed instructions for the training and qualification of gun crews, as well as a wealth of practical advice and information for officers and sailors in the field. With its clear and concise writing style and wealth of technical information, the Handbook of Naval Gunnery remains an important reference work for anyone interested in the history and practice of naval warfare.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.