This book documents the methods used by the military establishments of various European countries in carrying out their national surveys. Begun in the late 19th century, these surveys – still used today – pushed the boundaries of precision engineering and cartography. The author, Major Comstock, examines the approaches of countries such as Prussia, Great Britain, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Russia. The book contains reproductions of maps from these surveys, demonstrating their methods and the level of detail achieved.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the methods used by the military establishments of various European countries in carrying out their national surveys. Begun in the late 19th century, these surveys â" still used today â" pushed the boundaries of precision engineering and cartography. The author, Major Comstock, examines the approaches of countries such as Prussia, Great Britain, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Russia. The book contains reproductions of maps from these surveys, demonstrating their methods and the level of detail achieved. 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 # 9781332862290_0
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