{"product_id":"interpreting-land-records-isbn-9781118746875","title":"Interpreting Land Records","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase retracement on solid research and historically accurate interpretation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterpreting Land Records\u003c\/i\u003e is the industry’s most complete guide to researching and understanding the historical records germane to land surveying. Coverage includes boundary retracement and the primary considerations during new boundary establishment, as well as an introduction to historical records and guidance on effective research and interpretation. This new edition includes a new chapter titled “Researching Land Records,” and advice on overcoming common research problems and insight into alternative resources when official records are unavailable. Topical case studies provide helpful, plain-language descriptions of methods, problems, and resolutions, and appendices provide definitions, context, and modern interpretation of historical words and phrases. The text features exhaustive coverage and notes, with hundreds of case law citations annotated with expert insight that gives readers the complete background of the methods and techniques discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoundary retracement entails the recovery of historical documents related to the original boundary, correct interpretation and analysis, and the accurate application of historic survey principles with correlation to conditions on the ground. This builds a legally-sound defense to the location of the boundary, and is crucial element to any project or transaction concerning land. \u003ci\u003eInterpreting Land Records\u003c\/i\u003e is the pre-eminent reference to help readers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret historical land records, understanding their creation and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with the various methods of historic surveys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome common research issues, including lost or corrupted records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish boundaries free of vagueness or abstraction, with clear documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaphazard retracement leaves a boundary open to dispute and complicates future retracement efforts. Accuracy depends in part on quality research and the accurate interpretation of available documents. \u003ci\u003eInterpreting Land Records\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive, practical guidance toward retracement based on sound evidence and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Land Records 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Geometry of the Description 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Records Research: Title Search or Deed Search 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Researching Land Records 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Rules of Construction 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Relative Importance of Conflicting Elements 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Exceptions and Reservations 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Words and Phrases 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Use of Extrinsic Evidence 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Maps, Plats, Plans, and Charts 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Pictures 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Document Examination 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix One Definitions of Words and Phrases 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Two Definitions of Ancient Land Terms 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 397\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONALD A. WILSON,\u003c\/b\u003e President of Land and Boundary Consultants, Inc., is both a licensed land surveyor and professional forester. With over fifty years in the profession, he is active in many surveying, mapping, and forestry organizations, and has served as the president of both the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association. Donald has authored over two hundred technical publications and more than fifty books.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCURATE RETRACEMENT BEGINS WITH SOLID RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE INTERPRETATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaphazard retracement leaves a boundary open to dispute and complicates future retracement efforts; accuracy depends in part on quality research and the correct interpretation of available documents. \u003ci\u003eInterpreting Land Records\u003c\/i\u003e is the industry's most complete guide to locating, understanding, and applying historical land records, with topical case studies, plain-language explanations, and hundreds of case law citations that help readers build a defense for their findings to present in court.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis updated second edition includes guidance on overcoming research problems, including insight into alternative resources when official records are unavailable. Coverage includes boundary retracement and the primary considerations during new boundary establishment, and clear direction on effective research that helps the reader to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the creation and documentation of historical land records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome common research issues, including lost or corrupted records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with the various regional historical survey methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeigh the relative importance of multiple conflicting elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish firm boundaries free of abstraction, with clear documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExhaustive coverage and practical, expert guidance make this book a valuable resource for surveyors, judges, students, attorneys, or anyone dealing with land questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989452079333,"sku":"NP9781118746875","price":106.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118746875.jpg?v=1761784155","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/interpreting-land-records-isbn-9781118746875","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}