Essential reference for surveyors: a comprehensive, proven manual of the art and science of surveying.
Originally published as a complete, illustrated guide, this edition has been corrected, newly arranged, and greatly enlarged. It combines practical instructions with reliable mathematical tables to support skilled surveying, leveling, and measurement. The book covers theory and field methods, from decimal fractions and arithmetic essentials to advanced techniques in land surveying, geometry, and instruments. It also includes detailed sections on land division, maritime surveying, and the use of surveying tools in real-world contexts.
Beneficial for students, professionals, and anyone practicing or studying surveying, it provides clear guidance, structured lessons, and enduring reference material you can rely on in the field or the classroom.
- Step-by-step methods for measuring distances, angles, areas, and elevations.
- Extensive mathematical tables and decimal-fraction instruction for precise calculations.
- In-depth coverage of surveying instruments, scales, and the division of land.
- Practical approaches to field surveys, leveling, and maritime measurement.
Ideal for readers of foundational surveying texts and those seeking a durable, field-ready reference.