9781528313568 - Dictionary of Altitudes in the Dominion of Canada: With a Relief Map of Canada (Classic Reprint) de White, James (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles accurate measurements of elevation throughout Canada, from its eastern provinces to the western coastal regions, and also includes the northerly latitudes and longitudes of the western territories. The systematic nature of the readings, taken by various government and scientific bodies, gives a snapshot of the country's topography and landscape during a period of rapid development and settlement. Elevations are provided for towns, mountains, lakes and rivers through a variety of methods, including spirit leveling, barometric readings, and trigonometric calculations. The data provides a useful insight into the physical geography of Canada at this time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.