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... tion , and also that some experiments to be made before I can speak with much certainty . — I am much inclined to think that the whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value ...
... tion , and also that some experiments to be made before I can speak with much certainty . — I am much inclined to think that the whole is practicable . The expense would be very con- siderable , but it would be diminished by the value ...
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... tion and the Wilts and Berks Canal near Lechlade . The proposal came under Telford's consideration as Engineer to the Exchequer Bill Loan Commission . Their applica- tion for a loan was rejected . 1817. THAMES AND MEDWAY CANAL . From ...
... tion and the Wilts and Berks Canal near Lechlade . The proposal came under Telford's consideration as Engineer to the Exchequer Bill Loan Commission . Their applica- tion for a loan was rejected . 1817. THAMES AND MEDWAY CANAL . From ...
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... tion was taken up by Sir Francis Burdett , radical M.P. for Westminster , who after a prolonged fight with the Home Department , procured the appointment of Telford to ' investigate the practical sources of pure water and the levels by ...
... tion was taken up by Sir Francis Burdett , radical M.P. for Westminster , who after a prolonged fight with the Home Department , procured the appointment of Telford to ' investigate the practical sources of pure water and the levels by ...
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CHAPTER | 1 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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