1830 – Abstract of Infantry Tactics | Illustrated First Edition, United States War

An important early 19th-century American infantry tactics manual designed for militias, light-infantry, and riflemen. Headed by General Winfield Scott, this handbook is filled with illustrated charts and diagrams of formations and regiment order. Other important topics include how to pass by and overcome obstacles and reforming a line when broken.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and Manœuvres of Light-Infantry and Riflemen; for the Use of the Militia of the United States
• Author(s): United States Department of War
• Contributor(s): Winfield Scott (Supervision)
• Publisher: Boston, Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins
• Edition: First edition, 1830
• Binding: Full leather
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Size:  7.5 in x 4.25 in (19 cm x 11 cm)
• Collation: 138 pp
• Illustrations: 30 engraved plates
• Contents Include:
  • Infantry drill and maneuvers
  • Light infantry exercises
  • Riflemen movements and formations
  • Passing obstacles; restoring a broken line

Condition:

Good. Full leather binding with rubbing and wear at corners. Text block tight and secure.

Why Collect This?

• Early U.S. militia drill manual in first edition
• Thirty engraved plates, a key point for complete copies
• Clear focus on infantry, light infantry, and riflemen instruction

Item Number: #50054