An Introduction To The Practical And Theoretical Study Of Nautical Surveying (1872) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165905584 : 1165905582 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""An Introduction To The Practical And Theoretical Study Of Nautical Surveying"" is a book written by John Knox Laughton and published in 1872. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of nautical surveying, which involves the measurement and mapping of the sea and its coasts. The book begins with an overview of the history of nautical surveying, including the development of instruments and techniques used in the field. It then goes on to cover the basic principles of surveying, including the use of trigonometry, geometry, and calculus in measuring distances and angles. The book also provides detailed information on the various instruments used in nautical surveying, such as the sextant, the theodolite, and the compass. It explains how these instruments work and how they are used to take measurements and make ca