H. James Books
Major General Sir Henry James served as the director-general of the Ordnance Survey, the British Government mapping agency, for two decades. Throughout his tenure, he introduced the new science of photography to cartography and claimed to be the inventor of the process known as photozincography. Though noted for his eccentric and egotistical nature, his legacy lies in his pioneering of modern scientific methods within the established mapping institution.
Letters. Selected and Edited by Percy Lubbock
- 466 pages
- 17 hours of reading
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 This fascinating historical document provides a unique insight into medieval England and is a must-read for history enthusiasts.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.