Rivers and Canals [complete in 2 volumes]. The Flow, Control, and Improvement of Rivers and the Design, Construction, and Development of Canals both for Navigation and Irrigation.

Vernon-Harcourt, Leveson Francis.

Published by Oxford; Clarendon Press; 1896., 1896

About this Item

SECOND EDITION, (re-written and enlarged). Octavo, pp. xviii, [2], 342; xii, [1],344-704. 14 woodcut figures within text to Vol I and 13 large fold-out plates in colour at end of both vols as called for. Publishers' brown pebbled cloth with gilt titles and ruling to spines and blind ruling to boards. Bindings showing wear with bumped corners; both volumes a little shaken with weak inner hinges. No annotation or inscriptions; a Good set. Practically re-written from the First Edition, and divided into 2 volumes by subject, with additional and remodelled plates. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rivers and Canals [complete in 2 volumes]. The Flow, Control, and Improvement of Rivers and the Design, Construction, and Development of Canals both for Navigation and Irrigation.
• Publisher: Oxford; Clarendon Press; 1896.
• Publication Date: 1896
• Binding: Hard Cover