PRACTICAL MANUAL

OF ARTILLERY;

In which is treated the invention of the same, the method of conducting it, and planting it under any fortress, constructing mines to cause fortresses to fly high into the air, leveling mountains, diverting waters offensive to Kingdoms and provinces, firing with pieces in many and diverse ways, making artificial fires; with other most beautiful secrets belonging to the exercise of artillery.

Newly composed & brought to light

BY THE MAG. SIGNOR LUIS COLLADO

HISPANIC, BAETIC, OF LEBRIJA.

TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND EXCELLENT

SIGNOR DON CARLO D'ARAGONA,

Duke of Terranuova, &c.

A large, central woodcut coat of arms. The oval shield is set within an ornate scrolled cartouche and is supported by two winged angels. The shield is divided into multiple quarters featuring various heraldic symbols: lions rampant, vertical bars, a ladder, a tree, and several small crosses. The shield is surmounted by a crown, which is itself topped by a small radiating head or sun icon.

WITH PRIVILEGES.

In Venice, By Pietro Dusinelli, 1586.