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.
- Hammond, John (Surveyor)
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- M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]
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London : printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker, at the Hercules, next the Fountain-Tavern in the Strand, M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]
Physical description
viii,[8],189,[3]p.,plates ; 80.
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Edition
The second edition, carefully revised, corrected and enlarged; with the addition of an appendix, .. By Samuel Warner.
References note
ESTC T125953
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