A Key To The Solar Compass And Surveyors Companion (Hardcover)

""A Key To The Solar Compass And Surveyors Companion"" is a guidebook written by William A. Burt in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of the solar compass and provides all the necessary rules and techniques for surveying in the field. It covers topics such as the construction and use of the solar compass, the measurement of angles and distances, the calculation of areas and volumes, and the use of trigonometry in surveying. The book is aimed at surveyors and engineers who need a reliable and accurate tool for measuring and mapping the land. It is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history of surveying and the development of the solar compass as a tool for modern surveying.Also, Description Of The Linear Surveys, And Public Land System Of The United States; Notes On The Barometer, Suggestions For An Outfit For A Survey Of Four Months, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.