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History of the Water Supply to Glasgow, From the Commencement of the Present Century: With Descriptions of the Water Works Projected, Executed, and From Time to Time in Operation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The object, by the execution of the Water Works now so happily in operation. The details, it is hoped, may prove alike interesting and instructive not only to the present but also to future citizens of Glasgow, as well as tend to induce. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1527752046
- ISBN 13 9781527752047
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages203
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the formation, accomplishments, and frequent struggles of Scottish water companies in the 19th century, particularly the Glasgow and Cranstonhill Water Works Companies. The author provides a detailed account of the companies' formation and Acts of Parliament, as well as their attempts to improve Glasgow's inadequate water supply. Moreover, the text examines the complexities of the various schemes proposed to supply the city with clean water, highlighting the challenges faced and the eventual success of the Loch Katrine project. Throughout the book, the author explores the broader historical context of water supply in Glasgow, emphasizing the significance of the companies' contributions to public health and the city's overall development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527752047_0
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