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... established a mutual connection in the arts of peace and of improved civilization . An act was accordingly carried through Parliament , with the following Preamble : " Whereas great advantages may arise under the present circumstances ...
... established a mutual connection in the arts of peace and of improved civilization . An act was accordingly carried through Parliament , with the following Preamble : " Whereas great advantages may arise under the present circumstances ...
Page 191
... 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 ...
Page 195
... established Rules and Orders for the Government of the Institution , and have unre- mittingly laboured to mature ... establishing firmly any society are great ; and much labour is required from some individuals at the com- mencement ...
... established Rules and Orders for the Government of the Institution , and have unre- mittingly laboured to mature ... establishing firmly any society are great ; and much labour is required from some individuals at the com- mencement ...
Contents
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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