General William Roy, 1726-1790 : Father of the Ordnance Survey /
The first biography of William Roy, exploring his life, career and legacy Considers the influences on William Roy and his work by examining the people in his circle, including some of the most famous scientists and explorers of the day Reviews the importance of the Military Survey to the history of...
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| Språk: | engelska |
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Edinburgh :
Edinburgh University Press,
[2022]
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Innehållsförteckning:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Figures
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Prologue: A Dinner Party for Captain Cook
- 1 Foundations: The Acquisition of Knowledge and Values
- 2 The Map-maker: Developing 'the Soldier's Eye'
- 3 The Military Engineer: Raids, Resources and Fortifications
- 4 The Antiquary in the Field: Empathy with the Army of Rome
- 5 The Practical and Sociable Scientist: Hypsometry and the Royal Society
- 6 The Geodesist: Large Triangles and Minuscule Adjustments
- 7 Aftermath and Legacy: The Birth of the Ordnance Survey
- Appendix 1: Chronology
- Appendix 2: General Roy's Instructions on Reconnoitring
- Appendix 3: Glossary
- Abbreviations
- Bibliographical References
- Index