Principles and Practice of Embanking Lands from Riverfloods

As Applied to Levees of the Mississippi

Autor*innen

• William Hewson

Parameter

• 176 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Belletristik

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Focusing on the engineering and management of levees, this book provides a detailed exploration of embankment techniques to protect lands from river floods, specifically in the context of the Mississippi River. It serves as a historical reference, offering insights into 19th-century practices and principles in flood prevention and land protection. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original 1860 edition, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical engineering methods and water management strategies.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback