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... established between Telford and Watt . In February 1799 Telford had already written- I have just got acquainted with Mr. Watt and his son . He is the Steam Engine man from Glas- gow - he is great and good , so is his Son.'17 He retained ...
... established between Telford and Watt . In February 1799 Telford had already written- I have just got acquainted with Mr. Watt and his son . He is the Steam Engine man from Glas- gow - he is great and good , so is his Son.'17 He retained ...
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... established in 1771 by or under the auspices of Smeaton , whose name it took . It existed for twenty years until an unfortunate episode at a meeting in 1792 led to the withdrawal of Smeaton and abruptly terminated the Society's ...
... established in 1771 by or under the auspices of Smeaton , whose name it took . It existed for twenty years until an unfortunate episode at a meeting in 1792 led to the withdrawal of Smeaton and abruptly terminated the Society's ...
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... established in 1806 , and completely reorganised the supply which had been defective and im- pure . Water was taken from the Clyde , passed through filter beds and pumped through pipes to the city by Boulton and Watt engines . 1810-22 ...
... established in 1806 , and completely reorganised the supply which had been defective and im- pure . Water was taken from the Clyde , passed through filter beds and pumped through pipes to the city by Boulton and Watt engines . 1810-22 ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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