Shells And Shell Guns is a book written by John Adolphus Dahlgren and published in 1857. The book provides a detailed examination of the development and use of shells and shell guns in naval warfare. It covers topics such as the history of shell guns, the mechanics of shells, the design and construction of shell guns, and the tactics and strategy involved in their use. The author draws on his own experience as a naval officer and inventor of the Dahlgren gun, a type of shell gun used during the American Civil War. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. Shells And Shell Guns is considered a seminal work in the field of naval artillery and is still studied today by military historians and engineers.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.