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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: 1163523526
ISBN13: 9781163523520
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir Of The Life Of Major-General Colby: Together With A Sketch Of The Origin And Progress Of The Ordnance Survey Of Great Britain is a biographical work written by Joseph Ellison Portlock. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Major-General Thomas Colby, a prominent figure in the history of British cartography and surveying. The memoir covers Colby's early life, his military career, and his role in the establishment and development of the Ordnance Survey, a government agency responsible for mapping and surveying the entire country. The book also includes a brief history of the Ordnance Survey, from its origins in the late 18th century to its modern-day operations. The author draws on a range of sources, including Colby's personal diaries and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this important historical figure. Overall, Memoir Of The Life Of Major-General Colby is a fascinating account of the life and work of a pioneering cartographer and surveyor, and an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British mapping 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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