A Treatise on Rivers and Canals, Vol. 2: Relating to the Control and Improvement of Rivers and the Design, Construction, and Development of Canals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Leveson Francis Vernon-Harcourt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266246451 ISBN 13: 9780266246459

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore the design, construction, and growth of harbours and docks in the 19th century.

This volume presents a comprehensive look at physical features, history, construction equipment, and maintenance, with statistics on how harbours and docks shaped commercial development. It is a technical reference rooted in civil engineering practice of its era, useful for students, historians, and professionals interested in port infrastructure.

Inside, you’ll find detailed discussions of harbour layouts, breakwaters, quays, and ship-access facilities, as well as the methods and technologies used to build and maintain them. The work emphasizes practical aspects of planning, execution, and ongoing care of harbour works, grounded in the author’s experience in river and canal design and development.

• In-depth coverage of harbours, docks, and related shore structures
• Discussion of construction equipment and methods of the period
• Historical context tying engineering practice to commercial growth
• Illustrative plates and diagrams to support the text

Ideal for readers interested in historical civil engineering, port development, or the technical lineage of harbour design.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266246451
• ISBN 13: 9780266246459
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80