Report Relative to a Line of Canal Upon One Level Between . Edinburgh and Glasgow to Form a Junction with the Forth and Clyde Canal

Stevenson, Dr Robert

ISBN 10: 1148290621 / ISBN 13: 9781148290621

Published by Nabu Press, 2010

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• Title: Report Relative to a Line of Canal Upon One Level Between . Edinburgh and Glasgow to Form a Junction with the Forth and Clyde Canal
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1148290621
• ISBN 13: 9781148290621
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"Report Relative to a Line of Canal Upon One Level Between ... Edinburgh and Glasgow, to Form a Junction With the Forth and Clyde Canal" details Robert Stevenson's proposal for a canal connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow. This historical document provides insights into early 19th-century civil engineering practices in Scotland. Stevenson's report offers a meticulous account of the projected route, construction considerations, and potential benefits of linking these two major Scottish cities via a navigable waterway. This report is of significant interest to historians of technology, civil engineering, and Scottish economic development, offering a valuable primary source for understanding the challenges and innovations in canal construction during this period. It will appeal to those interested in the history of transportation and the development of infrastructure in Scotland.

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