The practical surveyor : containing the most approved methods for surveying of lands and waters, by the several instruments now in use, particularly exemplified with the common and new theodolites : and also how to plot and cast up such surveys, with the manner of adorning the maps thereof : to which are added, some uses of the new theodolite, viz. in drawing the perspective appearance of buildings &c., in levelling, for the conducting of water, and in taking the dimensions of standing timber, &c. : together with the description and use of an improved sliding-rule for timber, &c., an universal dial, a measuring wheel, and the pantographer, for copying of drawings / first published in part by John Hammond ; since enlarged by Samuel Warner ; and now revised, corrected, and greatly augmented.

Main entry:

Hammond, John (Surveyor)

Title & Author:

Edition:

The 3rd ed.

Publication:

London : Printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker ..., 1750.

Description:

[2], viii, 182, [8] leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm (8vo)

Notes:
According to the preface (signed J.R., i.e. J. Robertson), the first edition was largely the work of Samuel Cunn.
Some illustrations are mounted on folded plates.

Subject:

Surveying Early works to 1800.
Surveying.

Form/genre:

Early works.

Added entries:

Warner, Samuel, active 1731.
Cunn, Mr. (Samuel)
Robertson, J. (John), 1712-1776.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 102606
Call No.: W390; ID:86-B20436
Status: Available

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