Treatise On The Improvement Of The Navigation Of Rivers: With A New Theory On The Cause Of The Existence Of Bars (1841)

By William Alexander Brooks

Book Overview

""Treatise On The Improvement Of The Navigation Of Rivers: With A New Theory On The Cause Of The Existence Of Bars"" is a book written by William Alexander Brooks and published in 1841. The book is a comprehensive study on the improvement of river navigation and the causes of the formation of bars. Brooks discusses the various methods used for the improvement of river navigation, including the use of dredging, canalization, and the construction of locks and dams. He also proposes a new theory on the formation of bars, which he attributes to the accumulation of sediment and the action of waves and currents. The book is an important contribution to the field of civil engineering and remains relevant to this day. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of river navigation and the science behind it.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: 1163935867
• ISBN13: 9781163935866
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"