The Ordnance Survey Of The Kingdom: Its Objects, Mode Of Execution, History, And Present Condition (1873)

By Henry Spencer Palmer

Book Overview

The Ordnance Survey of the Kingdom: Its Objects, Mode of Execution, History, and Present Condition is a book written by Henry Spencer Palmer in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Ordnance Survey, a government agency responsible for mapping and surveying Great Britain and Ireland. Palmer begins by discussing the history of the Ordnance Survey, tracing its origins back to the 18th century and its early role in military planning. He then delves into the agency's objectives, which include creating accurate maps for military and civilian use, as well as providing valuable information for scientific research and land management.The book also covers the technical aspects of the Ordnance Survey's work, including its use of trigonometry, levelling, and other surveying techniques. Palmer provides detailed explanations of these methods, as well as examples of how they are used in practice.In addition to its technical content, The Ordnance Survey of the Kingdom also includes historical and cultural information about the areas surveyed by the agency. Palmer describes the landscapes and landmarks of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the people who inhabit them.Overall, The Ordnance Survey of the Kingdom is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography, surveying, or British and Irish geography. It provides a detailed look at the workings of one of the most important government agencies of its time, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes and people of the British Isles.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: 1164838725
• ISBN13: 9781164838722
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"