This privately-published book is an in-depth, long-term study of a remarkable gun and its equally remarkable inventor. George Fosbery had the unique distinction of winning the Victoria Cross armed with a weapon of his own invention, while his part-rifled gun effectively doubled the accurate range of the ball & shot gun. Each author has contributed his own section. David Baker's concerns George Fosbery and his life story. While researching this, the Fosbery family was traced, yielding biographical information and previously unpublished photographs. Fosbery's service record with the Honourable East India Company produced yet more insights, as did the Journal of the Royal United Services Institute, where Fosbery gave a series of lectures. These discourses are combined with Fosbery's 26 patents, including a rifle which did well in the trials of 1867, the famous "Automatic Revolver", contemporary accounts and his involvement with the Montigny Mitrailleuse volley gun. Roger Lake has had privileged access to the records at Holland & Holland and thus has been able to unravel the complex evolution of the Paradox from its original black powder form to the later nitro versions. He traces the evolution through its introduction and ensuing controversy, on to the production history. Also covered are all the various models (Magnum, Long Range and Nitro Express) and bores (8 bore to 28 bore). In addition, there are biographies of owners, and narratives of hunters' experiences with the Paradox and the use of the Paradox and the Aero Gun in World War I. 291 pages, 9 1/4 inches x 12 inches (300 x 228mm,) 308 color and 84 black & white photographs.

Paradox - The Story of Colonel G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland and The Paradox Rifled Shot and Ball Gun.

History

David J. Baker

Europe

David J. Baker & Roger E. Lake

<p>This book provides a basic clinical guide to the principles and practice of artificial ventilation, both manual and mechanical. It covers the development of artificial ventilation through the ages and the essential anatomy and physiology behind it. While there are many detailed texts available on mechanical ventilation, they are usually aimed at the hospital specialist and cover the many complex modes of ventilation used in the hospital setting.This book covers the basics of airway and ventilation management for  non-specialists working in pre-hospital and emergency medicine. It fulfils the need for a resource that explains simply and clearly basic respiratory physiology, the pathophysiology behind respiratory failure and the practical aspects of artificial ventilation. This book links the two areas of hospital and pre-hospital practice together to promote better understanding of artificial ventilation by medical, paramedical and nursing  personnel working in different fields of medicine.  </p>

Artificial Ventilation: A Basic Clinical Guide

Medical Books

Medicine

Springer

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