Description
Maps and Survey by Arthur R. Hinks (English) Hardcover, leather spine book. Third edition, 1933. Free Shipping. Condition is Good, ex library copy with a number of stamps. Sent with Australia Post Standard. My stepmother trained in traditional bookbinding practices at the British Museum in London, and her life’s work has been finding interesting books and rebinding them, with remarkable results, as the photos of this wonderful volume attests. Her bookbinding skills are very evident in this richly bound book, which would take pride of place on any library shelf. 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. Table of Contents 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.
hobby-coder2
Unfortunately the CD wasn’t with the book. I rang the seller who said that there was no CD with it and this was in the ad. But I didn’t see it. However, he seemed a nice person so I believe him, obviously an oversight on my part.
Ian Belleau8
The item arrived, well packaged and is as described. Have only initially flicked through the pages and was not disappointed. Can't wait to read it.
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