five-and-a-half-inch

Updated: February 13, 2025

Henry saw both Thayendanegea and Timmendiquas, the plumes in their hair waving aloft, and he felt sure that wherever they stood the battle would be thickest. The Americans were now pushing forward their cannon, six three-pounders and two howitzers, the howitzers, firing five-and-a-half-inch shells, new and terrifying missiles to the Indians.

Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler - The Scouts of the Valley

The change of weather had changed their minds; they knew that with snow we might have luck. "Remember now," said King, as all were mounting, "we don't want any but Badlands Billy this trip. Get him an' we kin bust up the hull combination. It is a five-and-a-half-inch track."

Ernest Thompson Seton - Animal Heroes