The Manchester Ship Canal Scheme: A Criticism (1883)

By Andrew Dryburgh Provand

Book Overview

The Manchester Ship Canal Scheme: A Criticism is a book written by Andrew Dryburgh Provand in 1883. The book offers a critical analysis of the proposed Manchester Ship Canal, which was a major infrastructure project in the United Kingdom during the late 19th century. Provand examines the various arguments put forward by the supporters of the canal and provides a detailed critique of their claims. He also explores the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of the canal, and questions whether the benefits would outweigh the costs. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the debates and controversies surrounding the development of transportation infrastructure in the UK during the Victorian era.This scarce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: 1437161790
• ISBN13: 9781437161793
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"