H. James Libros
El Major General Sir Henry James fue director general del Ordnance Survey, la agencia británica de cartografía del gobierno, durante dos décadas. A lo largo de su mandato, introdujo la nueva ciencia de la fotografía en la cartografía y afirmó ser el inventor del proceso conocido como fotozincografía. A pesar de ser conocido por su naturaleza excéntrica y egocéntrica, su legado reside en ser pionero en métodos científicos modernos dentro de la institución cartográfica establecida.
Letters. Selected and Edited by Percy Lubbock
- 466 páginas
- 17 horas de lectura
A collection of letters by the author Henry James, providing insight into his personal life and creative process.
Domesday Book is a comprehensive survey of England that was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1085-1086. This fascinating historical document provides a unique insight into medieval England and is a must-read for history enthusiasts.
Published in 1862, this book is a technical report on the determination of the positions of Feaghmain and Haverfordwest longitude stations on the Great European Arc of Parallel. It is an important document in the history of geodesy and surveying, and it provides valuable insights into the scientific methods used to measure the earth's surface. This book is a must-read for surveyors, cartographers, and anyone interested in the history of scientific measurement.