The practical surveyor : shewing, ready and certain methods for measuring, mapping and adorning all sorts of lands and waters, by the several instruments now in use: particularly, of a new theodolite ; Very convenient to be used by those who are resolved to be Accurate, as well as Expeditious. Together, With its Use in drawing the Perspective Appearance of a Gentleman's Seat. Also, the Use thereof in Levelling, Measuring Timber Standing; and, by a Sliding Rule improved, all Timbers, Shrubs, &c. Likewise, The Description and Use of an Universal Dial, whereby the Hour of the Day, Sun's Azimuth, Altitude, &c. with the Variation of the Compass, is readily observ'd, to the greatest Exactness. By John Hammond.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hammond, John, surveyor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theodolites.

Surveying--Early works to 1800.

Surveying.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,[8],189,[3]p.,plates )

Edition:

The second edition, carefully revised, corrected and enlarged; with the addition of an appendix, .. By Samuel Warner.

Other Title:

Practical surveyor

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker, at the Hercules, next the Fountain-Tavern in the Strand, M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T125953.

OCLC:

642347531