The practical surveyor
containing the most approved methods for surveying of lands and waters, by the several instruments now in use, particularly exemplified with the common and new theodolites : and also how to plot and cast up such surveys, with the manner of adorning the maps thereof : to which are added, some uses of the new theodolite, viz. in drawing the perspective appearance of buildings &c., in levelling, for the conducting of water, and in taking the dimensions of standing timber : together with the description and use of an improved sliding-rule for timber, &c., an universal dial, a measuring wheel, and the pantographer, for copying of drawings
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Publication
1750 - Printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker ..., London, England
Language
English
Word Count
45,500 words, Guess
Page Count
182 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL58992719M
- OCLC Control Number123943687
- Internet Archivepracticalsurveyo00hamm
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