ISBN: 9780282751821 - Topographic Surveying: Including Geographic, Exploratory, and Military Mapping, with Hints on Camping, Emergency Surgery, and Photography (classic Reprint) (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to topographic, geographic, and exploratory surveying, written by an experienced geographer and member of the United States Geological Survey. The author covers the various methods and instruments used in surveying, including plane-table, stadia, and trigonometric methods, as well as the use of aerial photography and remote sensing. The book also includes chapters on map construction, hypsometry (the measurement of heights), and the use of geographic and exploratory surveys in various fields, such as engineering, geology, and military operations. The author draws on his own extensive experience in the field to provide practical advice and tips on how to conduct successful surveys, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone involved in surveying or mapping. 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. …