Originally published in 1852, this classic guide to land surveying provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques used in the field. The author, John A. Smith, was a renowned surveyor and professor of mathematics whose work influenced the development of modern surveying methods. This book is an essential resource for surveyors, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of land measurement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.