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Esame della Parte Idraulica del Rapporto: Presentato Li 6 Dicembre 1859 dall'Ispettore Antonio Salvagnoli Marchetti Consigliere della Direzione ... R. Governo della Toscana (Italian Edition) - Softcover

Alessandro Manetti

 
9780332446929: Esame della Parte Idraulica del Rapporto: Presentato Li 6 Dicembre 1859 dall'Ispettore Antonio Salvagnoli Marchetti Consigliere della Direzione ... R. Governo della Toscana (Italian Edition)

Synopsis

This book, originally published in 1860, details the author's professional examination of 30 years of massive hydraulic work in the Tuscan Maremma region of Italy. The Tuscan government, headed by Grand Duke Leopold II, initiated these projects to improve the health and prosperity of the region by addressing the root causes of malaria. These initiatives centered on separating freshwater from saltwater and implementing a large-scale land reclamation project to eliminate marshes and stagnant water. The author, who played a leading role in these efforts, provides deep insights into the technical challenges, controversies, and ultimate successes of the endeavor. The book sheds light on the advancements in hydraulic engineering during the mid-19th century and serves as a historical account of a significant chapter in the development of public health and environmental management.

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