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Everest the land surveyor

By: Language: English Series: Independent ; 5/11/90 p15Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India , after whom the mountain is named, and whose accurate survey of India allowed more precise measurement of the mountain , is celebrated at meetings organised by the RICS , the Royal Geographic Society and the Alpine Club .

Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India , after whom the mountain is named, and whose accurate survey of India allowed more precise measurement of the mountain , is celebrated at meetings organised by the RICS , the Royal Geographic Society and the Alpine Club .