In a scientific point of view nothing has been done towards determining the levels of the land and waters of the great Gangetic delta, since Rennell's time, yet no Geodetical operation promises more valuable results in geography and physical geology than running three lines of level across its area; from Chittagong to Calcutta, from Silhet to Rampore, and from Calcutta to Silhet.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
I had much work in connection with the Cape of Good Hope Observatory, chiefly relating to the instrumental equipment and to the Geodetical work.
"Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy"
George Biddell Airy
The 14th was employed by me in astronomical and Geodetical observations, and by Dr. Almquist in excursions in the neighbourhood of Yettugin's tent in order to investigate the fauna and flora of the neighbourhood.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold