Excerpt from Return to an Address From the Legislative Assembly to His Excellency the Governor General, Dated the 5th Instant: Praying His Excellency to Be Pleased to Cause to Be Laid Before the House, a Return of the Recent Survey and Report of the Engineers on the Ottawa Ship Canal
Their position is determined by the laws of gravity, and they always follow from the interior of continents to the sea, the line of quickest descent, - that is the line of lowest level, whether resulting from upheaval, denudation, or the combined effects of both.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive proposal for a significant infrastructure project to dramatically improve the utility of the Ottawa River for shipping and navigation purposes. Written by an experienced engineer, the proposal outlines a plan to create an uninterrupted navigation route from the city of Montreal to Lake Huron by constructing a series of canals, locks, and dams along the river's length. The book details the specific locations, dimensions, and construction methods for each element of the proposed system, taking into account the unique geological and hydrological characteristics of the Ottawa River. It also delves into the broader context of river improvement projects, discussing the economic and environmental benefits of such endeavors. The book's insights on the technical, logistical, and economic aspects of large-scale river improvement projects will be of interest to engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the development of transportation infrastructure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527898394_0
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