A Treatise On Practical Surveying And Topographical Plan Drawing (1829)

By John Murray

Book Overview

A Treatise On Practical Surveying And Topographical Plan Drawing is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of surveying and topographical plan drawing. Written by John Murray and first published in 1829, the book covers a wide range of topics related to land surveying, including the use of instruments such as the theodolite and the level, the measurement of angles and distances, and the calculation of areas and volumes.The book also includes detailed instructions for creating topographical plans, which are maps that show the physical features of a landscape in three dimensions. Murray explains how to use contour lines to represent changes in elevation, and how to create accurate scale models of hills, valleys, and other landforms.In addition to its practical advice, A Treatise On Practical Surveying And Topographical Plan Drawing also provides historical context for the practice of surveying. Murray discusses the development of surveying techniques over time, and notes the contributions of famous surveyors such as William Roy and George Everest.Overall, A Treatise On Practical Surveying And Topographical Plan Drawing is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and science of land surveying, and a fascinating glimpse into the history of this important field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165268175
• ISBN13: 9781165268177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"