Maps and Survey

Arthur Robert Hinks (1873-1945) was a renowned British astronomer and geographer. First published in 1944, as the fifth edition of a 1913 original, this book was written by Hinks to provide a general introduction to the study of maps and the surveying processes through which they are made. The text begins with a brief history of early maps, before moving through various types of modern map and methods of surveying. Numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of cartography and geography.

Sommario

Preface; 1. A brief history of early maps; 2. The modern map; 3. British official maps; 4. International maps; 5. The maps of Europe; 6. Other foreign maps; 7. Charts and atlases; 8. Exploratory survey; 9. Trigonometrical survey; 10. Land settlement and property surveys; 11. Geodetic survey; 12. Photographic surveying; 13. Survey instruments; 14. Additions and corrections to the preceding chapters; 15. Further additions to preceding chapters; Index.

Riassunto

Arthur Robert Hinks (1873–1945) was a renowned British astronomer and geographer. First published in 1944, as the fifth edition of a 1913 original, this book was written by Hinks to provide a general introduction to the study of maps and the surveying processes through which they are made.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Arthur R. Hinks
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 17.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107699601
• ISBN: 978-1-107-69960-1
• Pagine: 354
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Cartography, Cartography, map-making & projections, Cartography, map-making and projections, Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts