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. First published in part, by John Hammond; since enlarged, by Samuel Warner; And now revised, corrected, and greatly augmented.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammond, John, surveyor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theodolites.

Surveying--Early works to 1800.

Surveying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([2],viii,182p.,vii plates )

Edition:

The third edition.

Other Title:

Practical surveyor

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker, at the Hercules and Globe, near Exeter-Exchange in the Strand, MDCCL. [1750]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T112113.

OCLC:

642280262