Popular Map Reading Classic Reprint

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.

Excerpt from Popular Map Reading The following chapters represent an elaboration of the writer's notes compiled for use with his divisions at Harrow and treat the subject in a simple manner. The aim has been to produce a popular work, a text-book which the non-specialist can appreciate, and above all one that is not too unpleasant to read. The map is introduced from the very beginning and is kept in the forefront through out. There is a minimum of mathematics, and What there is has been put Simply and in a way likely to appeal to those Whose forte is not mathematics. Topographical features are described and illustrated, and their representations on the map are given as standards of reference. A map area is discussed at length and the method of combining separate features to form a whole landscape is fully treated. Last and perhaps most important of all, the human interest is kept in view throughout, and the uses of Map Reading to the geographer, the rambler, the mountaineer, the motorist, the soldier or the historian are urged in the hope of bringing the subject into touch with the living world. Whether these aims and methods have been successful or not the reader will judge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Map Reading and Topographical Sketching In this book the author has attempted to record for the benefit of others something of the results of thirteen years of experience in the practice and teaching of topographical surveying and sketching. There is no short cut to excellence in topographical work. Good maps result from the patient and careful labor of men thoroughly instructed in the means and methods of topographical representation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from Map and Aerial Photograph Reading: CompleteMaps are a primary fighting instrument of the commander of any unit from an army to a Squad. From the first to the last day of his service, every soldier will have to read maps with skill and accuracy if he is to survive.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Map Reading From the Infantry Journal Map Reading from the Infantry Journal was written by United States Infantry Association in 1920. This is a 41 page book, containing 13823 words and 8 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Map Reading for Aviators: With a Chapter on Aerial Navigation A map is a graphical representation of a portion Of the earth's surface. Information of the natural and artificial features is conveyed to the reader by means of lines, symbols, words, and abbreviations. It is drawn to scale - that is, there is a definite relation between the space on the map and the ground distance represented. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Elements of Military Sketching and Map Reading The publication of this book was undertaken with a view of providing a text-book suitable for beginners in the subject of Military Sketching. To the original book has been added chapters on Map Reading and Landscape Sketching. The diagrams in the first seven chapters were executed by Captain P. A. Larned, 10th Infantry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.