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Memoir Of The Life Of Major-General Colby: Together With A Sketch Of The Origin And Progress Of The Ordnance Survey Of Great Britain

Memoir Of The Life Of Major-General Colby: Together With A Sketch Of The Origin And Progress Of The Ordnance Survey Of Great Britain

Portlock, Joseph Ellison

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ISBN10: 1163240346
ISBN13: 9781163240342
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir of the Life of Major-General Colby is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Major-General Thomas Colby, a prominent figure in the field of cartography and surveying in Great Britain. The book is written by Joseph Ellison Portlock and also includes a detailed overview of the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain, which Colby played a key role in establishing and developing. The memoir provides insight into Colby's personal and professional life, including his early years, education, military service, and his work on the Ordnance Survey. The book also includes anecdotes and personal reflections from Colby's friends and colleagues, offering a more intimate look at the man behind the maps. In addition to the biographical content, the book also delves into the technical aspects of surveying and cartography, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the methods and tools used to create accurate maps of the British landscape. Overall, Memoir of the Life of Major-General Colby is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and work of one of the most influential figures in British cartography and surveying.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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