A complete system of land-surveying both in theory and practice, containing the best, the most accurate, and commodious methods of surveying and planning of ground by all the instruments now in use; with regular Forms of keeping a Field-Book or Journal. The Method of Dividing of Commons, &c. according to Quantity and Quality. To which is added, the new art of surveying by the plain table. Containing a New Method of Surveying and Planning by that Instrument. To this work is annexed a true and correct table of logarithms of all numbers, from 1 to 10000; as also a Table of the Logarithmic Sines and Tangents to every Degree and Minute of the Quadrant; together with a Table of Logistical Logarithms. By Thomas Breaks.
Language: English Publication details: London printed for J. Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street; Facing St. Dunstan's Church M,DCC,LXXVIII. [1778]Edition: The second editionDescription: [2], ii, 593, [1] p., plates 8oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 2
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | OCTAVO 1778 BREAKS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30075921 |
A reissue of the 1771 Newcastle edition, with a cancel titlepage.