Text Book on Railroad Surveying. First Edition

The First Edition of Survey Manual for Railroad Construction. An authoritative text presenting all the essential information on surveying and locating railroad tracks, by George Wellington Pickels. The book is a compilation of railroad surveying information.It provides an insight into the practice of surveying, from its history to modern practices. Written in a clear and easily comprehensible manner. It covers the basics of all aspects of the subject, from why it's important to how it's done. From ground level to aerial surveys, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the topic in question, with an emphasis on practical application.