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It was found possible , in Mr. Tower's phrase , to grade a line affording the regular inclination desired , and the close channel of masonry was adopted , with only two interruptions , the passage of the Haerlem river to reach the ...
It was found possible , in Mr. Tower's phrase , to grade a line affording the regular inclination desired , and the close channel of masonry was adopted , with only two interruptions , the passage of the Haerlem river to reach the ...
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Frisi , however , revised and republished his work in 1782 ; and from some passages of this last edition it is clear ... and the irrigation of country , by means of certain sluices , which could be lifted up for the passage of boats .
Frisi , however , revised and republished his work in 1782 ; and from some passages of this last edition it is clear ... and the irrigation of country , by means of certain sluices , which could be lifted up for the passage of boats .
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to facilitate the passage of barges from the great canal to the ditch of the city , in which latter there was also a second conca near the suburb of the Porta Vercellina . The existence of other conche in the little canal near the ...
to facilitate the passage of barges from the great canal to the ditch of the city , in which latter there was also a second conca near the suburb of the Porta Vercellina . The existence of other conche in the little canal near the ...
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A Description of the Canals and Railroads of | 5 |
IntimeMouvement LittérairePortraits 17891836 | 375 |
426 note omit Madame de St Aignan who was certainly saved | 426 |
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