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Message From the Governor of Maryland, Transmitting the Reports of the Joint Commissioners (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Boundary mysteries of a young nation unfold through precise fieldwork and enduring markers.
This nonfiction work presents the meticulous history of how Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware sought a clear border. It compiles measurements, monuments, and official actions taken to settle the line with care and accuracy.
Readers gain insight into 18th? and 19th?century surveying methods, the roles of engineers and commissioners, and the maps that preserved a delicate frontier. The narrative revisits old monuments, the challenges of marking a circle, and the effort to rescue important records for future study.
- Detailed accounts of landmark boundary stones and their inscriptions
- Descriptions of field operations, instruments, and precision measurements
- Discussion of the historical context and the people who shaped the boundary
- Reference to maps and plans that document the work and its outcomes
Ideal for readers interested in American history, surveying, and the story behind national borders.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed exploration of the historical work undertaken to establish the border between the US states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. It analyzes the methods used by surveyors and astronomers to precisely define the boundaries in the 18th century, providing valuable insights into the scientific procedures employed during that era. The text also captures the intricate negotiations and agreements between the respective proprietors and commissioners involved in determining the borderlines. The author's account sheds light on the challenges faced by these individuals as they sought to resolve disputes and ensure the accurate demarcation of each state's territory. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the historical processes that shaped the geographic boundaries of these three states. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332022885_0
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Message From the Governor of Maryland, Transmitting the Reports of the Joint Commissioners And of Lt Col Graham, U S Engineers, in Relation to States of Maryland, Pennsylvanian, Delaware
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Message From the Governor of Maryland, Transmitting the Reports of the Joint Commissioners And of Lt Col Graham, U S Engineers, in Relation to States of Maryland, Pennsylvanian, Delaware
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332022885
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