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From dams and levees to natural channel design, this book examines the processes of river engineering and management. L on Partiot and Leveson Francis Vernon-Harcourt provide a fascinating account of the history and science of river training, drawing on case studies from around... Read Full Overview

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Written by the celebrated British civil engineer Leveson Francis VernonHarcourt, this book explores the techniques and technologies involved in training rivers. From canalization to hydraulics, VernonHarcourt presents a comprehensive guide to managing the flow of water. A... Read Full Overview

Written by the celebrated British civil engineer Leveson Francis VernonHarcourt, this book explores the techniques and technologies involved in training rivers. From canalization to hydraulics, VernonHarcourt presents a comprehensive guide to managing the flow of water. A... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview