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 : 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.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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London : Printed for T. Heath, mathematical-instrument-maker ..., 1750.
- Edition
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The third edition.
- Note
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Signatures: a⁴ b1 A-M⁸ M⁴(-M4). Leaves a2-3 signed a, a2.
Frontispiece engraved by Thomas Platt; it features the new improved theodolite by Thomas Heath. Plates V & VI have overlays.
According to the preface by J.R. (i.e. J. Robertson), the first edition was the work of Samuel Cunn rather than Hammond.
First published 1725. See ESTC.
- Physical Description
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[2], viii, 182 p., [1], VII leaves of plates (some folded) :
ill., maps ;
21 cm. (8vo)
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