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Page 66
... Navigation , but the North and East Coast and the Trade in general would be effectually protected and accommodated . Excepting one particular part of the operation , I am convinced that a very perfect harbour can be formed at Peterhead ...
... Navigation , but the North and East Coast and the Trade in general would be effectually protected and accommodated . Excepting one particular part of the operation , I am convinced that a very perfect harbour can be formed at Peterhead ...
Page 67
... Navigation , or the Pentland Firth ; and before they can reach the grounds the Fishery is over . The proposed navigation would effectually remedy this , and if the restrictions and incon- veniences respecting Salt were also done away ...
... Navigation , or the Pentland Firth ; and before they can reach the grounds the Fishery is over . The proposed navigation would effectually remedy this , and if the restrictions and incon- veniences respecting Salt were also done away ...
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... Navigation and past the North of Ire- land to the Western Ocean . The Central parts of the Highlands , and the shores at each extremity would be improved by the introduction of habits of Industry , and Capital into the Country , also by ...
... Navigation and past the North of Ire- land to the Western Ocean . The Central parts of the Highlands , and the shores at each extremity would be improved by the introduction of habits of Industry , and Capital into the Country , also by ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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