Chaining the Land: A History of Surveying in California
by Francois D. Uzes
Category: Geodesy

"Includes a new preface by the author for this edition. Includes a presentation inscription : "In memory of Bud Uzes," signed by Jo Ann Uzes, Russ Uzes and Ron Uzes. Signed by Judge Thompson, "Received from the Uzes Family." Includes the official circular rubber stamp of "Francois D. Uzes, Licensed Land Surveyor." This revised second edition includes a new preface by the author and five new chapters include biographical sketches of pioneer surveyors, early geodetic surveys, military and geographical surveys, railroad surveying and the accuracy expected in early surveys. Also, the carryover chapters have beeen rewritten so as to include newly obtained information. The appendix has grown from sixteen to twenty-seven documents. The author passed shortly after publication. A wonderful association copy."--