Surveyors of Empire: Samuel Holland, J.F.W. Des Barres, and the Making of the Atlantic Neptune Volume 221
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Using research from both sides of the Atlantic, Stephen Hornsby examines the development of British military cartography in North America during and after the Seven Years War, as well as advancements in military and scientific equipment used in surveying. At the same time, he follows the land speculation of two leading surveyors, Samuel Holland and J.F.W. Des Barres, and the publication history of The Atlantic Neptune. Richly illustrated with images...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0773538488
ISBN13:9780773538481
Release Date:December 2011
Publisher:McGill-Queen's University Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:2.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 10.0" x 8.0"
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