Publisher's Synopsis
""Map and Plan Drawing"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of cartography and plan drawing, written by Charles Cooper King in 1873. The book is designed to help readers learn the necessary skills to create accurate and detailed maps and plans, including the use of instruments, the selection of appropriate scales, and the proper techniques for lettering, shading, and coloring. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and examples, making it easy for readers to follow along and practice the techniques themselves. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of map projection and scale to more advanced topics such as contouring and the use of color in mapmaking. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and science of cartography, and a fascinating glimpse into the techniques used by mapmakers in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
