Elementary Treatise On Land Surveying and Levelling

Robert Thornton

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

Construction & heavy industry; Geography; Surveying; Building construction & materials

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""Elementary Treatise On Land Surveying and Levelling"" by Robert Thornton, originally published in 1863, offers a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of land surveying and leveling. This meticulously detailed treatise is designed for students and professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the techniques used in surveying. The book covers essential topics such as the use of surveying instruments, methods for measuring distances and angles, and the calculation of areas and volumes.

Thornton's work provides a valuable historical perspective on the surveying methods of the 19th century. It serves as an enduring resource for those interested in the history of civil engineering and the evolution of surveying practices. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of surveyors, civil engineers, and historians of technology.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Robert Thornton
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9781023792622
ISBN 10: 1023792621
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active