2010 Reprint

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I Introduction to Surveying 1 -- Part 2 Measurement of Horizontal Distances 53 -- Part 3 Measurement of Vertical Distances 123 -- Part 4 Levelling Methods 181 -- Part 5 Measurement of Angles and Directions 263 -- Part 6 Engineer's Transit and Theodolite 309 -- Part 7 Traversing and Traversing Computations 375 -- Part 8 Omitted Measurements 435 -- Part 9 Area Computations 461 -- Part 10 Partition of Land.

In this book the basic theory and cincepts if surveying are introduced. The more importatnt topics presented concentrated on the primary operations of surveying area the measurement of distances, directions, and differences in elevations. The features are uses of conventional surveying instruments are likewise discussed. The book expected to be an effective tool for home study or for situation wher greated reliance is placed upon the situation where greated reliance is placed upon the student's reading. This book should aid the student in developing the ability to visualize, to think, and plan logically, work carefully and accurately, and to arrange the product of these efforts in a neat and orderly manner for record or presentation.