A Treatise On Rivers And Canals (1780) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104602383)

A Treatise On Rivers And Canals is a book written by Theodore Augustin Mann in 1780. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and management of rivers and canals. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of canals, the principles of hydraulic engineering, the design of locks and dams, and the operation of waterways. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various rivers and canals throughout Europe, with a focus on their navigational features and economic importance. Mann's work is considered a seminal text in the field of hydraulic engineering and is still widely referenced today. It provides valuable insights into the history and development of water transport systems and serves as a valuable resource for engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the history and technology of canals and rivers.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.

Author: Theodore Augustin Mann
ISBN-10: 1104602385
ISBN-13: 9781104602383
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.22d