De Litteraria Expeditione Per Pontificiam Ditionem Ad Dimetiendos Duos Meridiani Gradus

<p><i>De Litteraria Expeditione Per Pontificiam Ditionem Ad Dimetiendos Duos Meridiani Gradus</i> published in 1755 documents the scientific expedition undertaken by Ruggero Giuseppe Boscovich and Christopher Maire through the Papal States. This monumental work details the meticulous measurement of two degrees of meridian arc a crucial endeavor aimed at refining the geographical map of the region under the auspices of Pope Benedict XIV.</p><p>Written in Latin this historical account offers invaluable insights into the methods and challenges of 18th-century geodesy and cartography. It highlights the intersection of science and religion during a period of significant intellectual advancement. This book remains a vital resource for historians of science cartographers and anyone interested in the history of geographical exploration and measurement.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>