Artificial Waterways Of The World (1914)

By Alonzo Barton Hepburn

Book Overview

Artificial Waterways Of The World is a book written by Alonzo Barton Hepburn in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the various artificial waterways that were constructed around the world during that time. The book provides detailed information about the construction, operation, and maintenance of these waterways, including canals, locks, and dams.The author covers a wide range of topics related to artificial waterways, including their history, engineering, and economic significance. He also discusses the political and social factors that influenced the construction of these waterways, as well as the environmental impact they had on the surrounding areas.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific waterway or region. Some of the waterways covered in the book include the Erie Canal in the United States, the Suez Canal in Egypt, and the Panama Canal in Central America.Overall, Artificial Waterways Of The World is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and engineering of artificial waterways. It provides a fascinating look at how these waterways were constructed and how they helped to shape the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165338343
• ISBN13: 9781165338344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"