Popular Map Reading

by E. D. Laborde

Overview

Originally published in 1928, this book contains a general introduction to the science of map reading. Laborde builds on the materials he used to teach the subject at Harrow School to create a thoroughly illustrated and practical guide to maps, their creation and their decipherment. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of cartography or the history of education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107492851
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/12/2015
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.87(h) x 0.39(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword; Introduction; 1. Preliminary; 2. Topographical features, their representation, recognition, and description; 3. The problem of the slope; 4. Field work with map and compass; 5. Other maps and their special devices; Index.