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... already fertile , and the communications by land are now perfect with any part of the Kingdom to the east and south . From Oban Bay by means of the two sea entrances vessels with almost any wind can pass out and proceed either to ...
... already fertile , and the communications by land are now perfect with any part of the Kingdom to the east and south . From Oban Bay by means of the two sea entrances vessels with almost any wind can pass out and proceed either to ...
Page 158
... already long before made the acquaintance of the poet Campbell , with whom he continued an intimate friend- ship over many years , and than whom he had no warmer admirer . An early letter from Campbell to Dr. Currie speaks of Telford's ...
... already long before made the acquaintance of the poet Campbell , with whom he continued an intimate friend- ship over many years , and than whom he had no warmer admirer . An early letter from Campbell to Dr. Currie speaks of Telford's ...
Page 168
... already mentioned , the extent of Telford's con- cern varied considerably . In some , such as the Ulster Canal with which he was already involved before the application to the Commissioners , he had complete control , and one of his ...
... already mentioned , the extent of Telford's con- cern varied considerably . In some , such as the Ulster Canal with which he was already involved before the application to the Commissioners , he had complete control , and one of his ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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