The compleat body of the art military in three books : I. The postures of the pike and musket ..., II. Twelve exercises ..., III. The drawing up and exercising of regiments after the manner of private companies ... : also, the duties of all souldiers and officers ... / by Richard Elton ... ; to which is added a supplement comprehending these particulars, I. the duties and qualifications of all officers belonging to an army .., formerly written by Capt. Tho. Rudd ...

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Title: The compleat body of the art military in three books : I. The postures of the pike and musket ..., II. Twelve exercises ..., III. The drawing up and exercising of regiments after the manner of private companies ... : also, the duties of all souldiers and officers ... / by Richard Elton ... ; to which is added a supplement comprehending these particulars, I. the duties and qualifications of all officers belonging to an army .., formerly written by Capt. Tho. Rudd ...
Author: Elton, Richard, fl. 1650.
Publication: London :: Printed for W.L. and are to be sold by Henry Brome ... and Thomas Bassett ...,; 1668.
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Subject terms: Military art and science -- Early works to 1800.; Soldiers -- Early works to 1800.
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The reducement of the Musket from the Funeral-posture.

FIrst, raise up your Musket a little with your two fingers and thumbs of the left hand, as you formerly held him; then turn the Musket until you perceive the barrel to be upward; after lay your right hand upon the barrel, much about the lazie pin; and then taking him, bring him up forward on the out-side of the Rest: recover your Rest, fall back with the right legge, you may with ease bring your Musket again upon the Rest, as at first. This posture being so seldome used, makes the Souldier much to seek in performance of the same; but he that takes pleasure in handling of the Musket, and shall exercise himself therein, cannot chuse but find it very easie, and much delightful to him: And I know no posture more be∣coming a Muskettier then this, if it be near, and well performed by him. And here I shall conclude, and end discoursing of the postures.