ISBN: 9780282607500 - considerations on the proposed communication by a navigable canal between the town of sheffield and the peak forest canal: with remarks and ... for passing over a mountainous district (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a debate regarding the construction of a junction canal between Sheffield and Manchester and thoroughly investigates the proposed plans for its execution. The author provides a critical analysis of thirteen different projects, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, offering a comprehensive comparison of their respective merits. The book places this debate within the context of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the urgent need for improved transportation infrastructure to facilitate trade and economic growth. The author examines the potential impact of each proposed canal on the local economy, particularly the exchange of mineral resources and manufactured goods. Furthermore, this book explores the technical challenges of constructing a canal through a mountainous region, including the necessity of tunnels. By examining the engineering considerations and financial implications of each proposal, the author provides valuable insights into the decision-making process involved in such large-scale infrastructure projects. 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.…