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This book introduces a method of land calculation invented by its author, Charles Thomas. The method is an attempt to make the process of land calculation, traditionally performed by surveyors, accessible to those without mathematical expertise. The book includes a detailed explanation of the use of a compass and chain for land surveying and proceeds to guide the reader through the author's method of calculating land area using the theory of latitude and departure. Using a survey of a 32-sided farm as an example, the book leads the reader through four separate calculations to check the accuracy of the method. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the utility and simplicity of his method, arguing that it is far easier than traditional mensuration and accessible to all levels of mathematical ability.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a method of land calculation invented by its author, Charles Thomas. The method is an attempt to make the process of land calculation, traditionally performed by surveyors, accessible to those without mathematical expertise. The book includes a detailed explanation of the use of a compass and chain for land surveying and proceeds to guide the reader through the author's method of calculating land area using the theory of latitude and departure. Using a survey of a 32-sided farm as an example, the book leads the reader through four separate calculations to check the accuracy of the method. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the utility and simplicity of his method, arguing that it is far easier than traditional mensuration and accessible to all levels of mathematical ability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282622992_0
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