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Page 66
... whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value of the materials which would be produced in forming the Harbour . The whole mass being a granite very proper for wharfs Piers of ...
... whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value of the materials which would be produced in forming the Harbour . The whole mass being a granite very proper for wharfs Piers of ...
Page 117
... whole turn could be performed in Six weeks or a month . His Majesty wishing only Your general opinion . Further you would debarque at Gothenburg where we should meet for to keep Company under the whole turn at Your pleasure , and last ...
... whole turn could be performed in Six weeks or a month . His Majesty wishing only Your general opinion . Further you would debarque at Gothenburg where we should meet for to keep Company under the whole turn at Your pleasure , and last ...
Page 280
... whole in a very perfect state . The locks , bridges , towing paths , and fences , through the whole of these extensive lines , are fit to accommodate any quantity of trade that can be brought upon them , and which may be ex- pected upon ...
... whole in a very perfect state . The locks , bridges , towing paths , and fences , through the whole of these extensive lines , are fit to accommodate any quantity of trade that can be brought upon them , and which may be ex- pected upon ...
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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