Mathematics and treatise on canals : manuscript, undated.

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Mathematics and treatise on canals : manuscript, undated.

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Handwritten volume containing chapters on geometry, plane trigonometry, mensuration of superficies, practical surveying, leveling theory, and canals. Includes many explanatory drawings.

1 volume.1 container.0.2 linear feet.

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Roberdeau, Isaac, 1763-1829

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Civil and military engineer; born in Philadelphia, Pa., and educated in England; assistant to Pierre L'Enfant in the early phase of the construction of the city of Washington, D.C.; in charge of several canal and construction projects in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; army officer in the War of 1812; chief, U.S. Bureau of Topographical Engineers (1818-1829); son of Daniel Roberdeau (1727-1795) and Mary Bostwick Roberdeau (d. 1777). From the description of Mathematics and treatise on ca...