Instructions In Practical Surveying, Topographical Plan Drawing, And Sketching Ground Without Instruments is a comprehensive guide to the art of surveying and mapping, written by George Dominicus Burr in 1847. The book is a practical guide for those who wish to learn the techniques of surveying and mapping, using only the most basic instruments and tools. The book covers a range of topics, including the principles of surveying, the use of the compass...