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... once . For the most part it was typical canal building , but there were notable engineering features , in particular the perhaps still famous aqueducts at Pont Cysylte and Chirk , which carried the canal across the Dee and Ceriog rivers ...
... once . For the most part it was typical canal building , but there were notable engineering features , in particular the perhaps still famous aqueducts at Pont Cysylte and Chirk , which carried the canal across the Dee and Ceriog rivers ...
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... once more , tho ' I hope this has had no influence on the bad wind I understand keeps You nearly in the Road ; if now You are obliged to stay longer I wisched You would , if the wind is settled strong westerly , come once more ashore as ...
... once more , tho ' I hope this has had no influence on the bad wind I understand keeps You nearly in the Road ; if now You are obliged to stay longer I wisched You would , if the wind is settled strong westerly , come once more ashore as ...
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... once more the prospect of having spent property , health and quietness in the business , or to me nearly stripped of all exposed to blame and ungratitude !! Well I hope I will stand my fate and find consolation in what is done may the ...
... once more the prospect of having spent property , health and quietness in the business , or to me nearly stripped of all exposed to blame and ungratitude !! Well I hope I will stand my fate and find consolation in what is done may the ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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