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... tion , and also that some experiments to be made before I can speak with much certainty . — I am much inclined to think that the whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value ...
... tion , and also that some experiments to be made before I can speak with much certainty . — I am much inclined to think that the whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value ...
Page 143
... tion of the proposals was that an exaggerated enthusiasm for suspension bridges was engendered throughout the country . Telford's report on the proposed Glasgow - Berwick Railway belongs to this period , and deserves more than casual ...
... tion of the proposals was that an exaggerated enthusiasm for suspension bridges was engendered throughout the country . Telford's report on the proposed Glasgow - Berwick Railway belongs to this period , and deserves more than casual ...
Page 299
... tion and the Wilts and Berks Canal near Lechlade . The proposal came under Telford's consideration as Engineer to the Exchequer Bill Loan Commission . Their applica- tion for a loan was rejected . 1817. THAMES AND MEDWAY CANAL . From ...
... tion and the Wilts and Berks Canal near Lechlade . The proposal came under Telford's consideration as Engineer to the Exchequer Bill Loan Commission . Their applica- tion for a loan was rejected . 1817. THAMES AND MEDWAY CANAL . From ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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