Surveying and Levelling Instruments, Theoretically and Practically Described. For construction, qualities, selection, preservation, adjustments, and uses; with other apparatus and appliances used by civil engineers and surveyors in the field.

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INTRODUCTION:--Historical Sketch--Classification of the Subject-- Purposes and Qualities of Instruments--Workmanship--Metals-- Aluminium--Framing--Tools--Axes of Instruments--Soldering-- Finishing--Bronzing--Lacquering--Graduating--Engraving--Style-- Glass-Work--Woodwork--Lubrication--Preservation of Instruments-- Packing 1