T A B L E

OF THE THIRD TREATISE.

Chap. 1. On the perfect method of squaring, or reducing to a square, any copper plate for the purpose of being able to perfectly cut the Spoons refers to ladles used for loading powder. 74

Chap. 2. On the method of knowing how to find the exact midpoint of the copper plates, in order to be able to form the aforementioned Spoons accurately and perfectly. 76

Chap. 3. On the true method of cutting the spoons for the pieces of this first type, with some other very useful warnings. 78

Chap. 4. On some particular warnings regarding the loading of small pieces of this first type with the aforementioned spoons. 82

Chap. 5. On the Spoons that the Gunners must use when they need to dispense fine powder, and on their appropriate length. 83

Chap. 6. On the method of forming another sort of Spoon for this first type of Artillery, for the purpose of loading with it in a single motion. 84

Chap. 7. On the number of paces that all pieces of this first type shoot, both according to the plane, or Level of their bore, and according to the point of their greatest elevation. 88

Chap. 8. On the second type of Artillery pieces, which are the Battery Cannons, half-Cannons, and quarters, and on their formation, and other matters pertaining to them. 91

Chap. 9. On the flared Cannon, and for what reason this sort of Cannon was formed. 96

Chap. 10. On the third difference of the pieces of this second type of Artillery, which are the common Cannons. 97

Chap. 11. On two other methods of tertiare checking the thickness of the metal common Cannons by the same circumference of the pieces. 99

Chap. 12. On the fourth difference of the pieces of this second type, which are the chambered Cannons, and on the ill effects that result from them. 100

Chap. 13. On the fifth difference of the pieces of this second type, which are the reinforced Cannons, and without a chamber. 102