The young surveyor's guide Or, A new introduction to the whole art of surveying land, both by the chain, and all instruments now in use. Now first publish'd from an original M.S. [blank]. To which is added, all the useful geometrical definitions, axio[m]s, problems and theorems, which relate to this art. As also the method of casting up the dimensions of artificers work. Very useful for all gentlemen and others. There is also added, by way a appendix, a new way a surveying large tracts of land, according to the learned Mr Whiston's and Mr Ditton's new method of surveying England by explosions. The manner of making up and preparing transparent colours for beautifying maps, charts, pictures, &c. The tables of artificial numbers, sines and tangents to every degree and minute of the quadrant. All which is very much improved and corrected, By Edward Laurence, surveyor.
Language: English Publication details: London Printed for James Knapton, at the Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard 1717Edition: The second edition, with the tables carefully correctedDescription: [8], 230, [i.e.231], [1], 145, [1] p., plates 12oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 1
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | OCTAVO 1717 LAURENCE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30077646 |
A reissue of the 1716 edition, with the tables and titlepage reset.