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Traces the science of surveying from ancient times to the present and discusses the contribution of explorers such as Captain Cook and Prince Henry of Portugal. Also describes the development of the compass and chronometer and their importance for determining direction and accurately measuring time...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Meredith Press,
[1968]
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| Edition: | [1st ed.]. |
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| Summary: | Traces the science of surveying from ancient times to the present and discusses the contribution of explorers such as Captain Cook and Prince Henry of Portugal. Also describes the development of the compass and chronometer and their importance for determining direction and accurately measuring time and distance. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 151 pages : illustrations, maps. ; 22 cm. |