The Art Of Land Surveying: Explained By Short And Easy Rules (1843)
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ISBN10: 116910097X
ISBN13: 9781169100978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169100978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Land Surveying: Explained by Short and Easy Rules is a book written by John Quested in 1843. The book is a comprehensive guide to the practice of land surveying, covering everything from basic principles to advanced techniques. Quested's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced surveyors.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of land surveying. The first section provides an overview of the field, including the tools and equipment used by surveyors. The second section covers the principles of measurement, including how to use a chain and tape measure to determine distances and angles.The third section of the book covers the calculation of areas and volumes, including how to calculate the area of irregularly shaped plots of land. The fourth section covers the use of the compass and the theodolite, two important tools used in land surveying.The final section of the book covers the legal aspects of land surveying, including the preparation of maps and plans that are used in property transactions. Throughout the book, Quested provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and techniques he is discussing.Overall, The Art of Land Surveying: Explained by Short and Easy Rules is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the field of land surveying. The book's clear and concise writing style, combined with its comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, make it a must-read for both novice and experienced surveyors alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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