Isbn: 9781332269167 - maps and map-making (classic reprint): three lectures delivered under the auspices of the royal geographical society: three lectures delivered under ... royal geographical society (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the history and development of surveying instruments, tracing their evolution from rudimentary devices to the sophisticated present-day tools. The author explores the profound impact of these instruments on the progress of map-making, which in turn has been crucial for geographical discovery and exploration. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the gnomon and astrolabe, the development of quadrants, sextants, and theodolites, and the invention of the magnetic compass and timekeeping devices like chronometers. The book also discusses the significance of these instruments in shaping our understanding of the world and the advancement of science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 172 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.39 inches. This item is printed on demand.