Hammond, John (Surveyor)

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.

The 3rd ed.

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

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

Surveying Early works to 1800.
Surveying.

Early works.

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

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 102606
Cote: W390; ID:86-B20436
Statut: Disponible