Corthell Elmer L (65 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Pamphlet. Condition: Used - Acceptable. NY: Search-Light Book Corporation, 1914. 132 pages. Many halftones of housing, market, factory, waterfront conditions, maps, diagrams. 9 x 6'', disbound. Presentation plate from Brooklyn League, copy #54. Limits of Manhattan waterfront development, Jamaica Bay as solution. LACKING BINDING, last page detached, else G.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Book is in acceptable condition. The spine is tight with clean text. Some foxing and minimal stain to pages. The leather spine is shedding. Boards have damage around the corners of the book. Please reach out for pictures. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Book is in acceptable condition. The spine is tight with clean text. Some foxing and minimal stain to pages. The leather spine is shedding. Boards have damage around the corners of the book. Please reach out for pictures. First edition.

Three-Quarter Leather. Condition: Good. First Edition. 245 pages + 115 folding plates at rear. Rubbing and edgewear to leather. Hinges strong. Scarce.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique look at Argentina from the perspective of the author, an engineer who was hired as a consultant for the Argentine government in 1899. The author compares his native United States to Argentina and discusses the similarities and differences between the two countries. The author also delves into the history of Argentina, especially its rivers, and provides valuable insights into its geography, hydraulic conditions, and natural resources. The author then goes on to describe the physical conditions of the Rio de la Plata and discusses the importance of this river and its tributaries. Finally, the author provides a fascinating account of the history of South America, focusing on the great leaders and heroes of the American revolutions. This insightful and informative book offers a comprehensive look at Argentina and its history, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the country or the region. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book argues in favor of constructing an isthmian ship-railway across the Tehuantepec Isthmus in Mexico. It presents a detailed plan and examines the commercial, climatic, constructive, and strategic advantages of this route over other potential crossings. The author stresses the economic and political importance of the project, including the boost it would give to the U.S. merchant marine and the protection it would provide to American interests in the region. Overall, the book provides a compelling case for constructing an isthmian ship-railway at Tehuantepec, arguing that it would greatly benefit the United States and facilitate global trade. 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.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Report by Elmer L. Corthell, Delegate of the United States (Representing the State Department), To the Seventh International Congress of Navigation, Held at Brussels, Belgium, July, 1898There were 121 governme.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paper wrappers. 12 pp. + [2] folding diagrams. Illus. with b/w diagrams. 8vo. Contains two charts: (1) Profile of South Pass from East Point Across the bar showing Progress of Scour effected by the Jetties, 24 x 9 inches, (2) Four cross sections at various heights. 20 x 9 inches. Elmer Lawrence Corthell (1840-1916), a civil engineer, was active as a consulting engineer on railway, bridge, hydroelectric, irrigation, jetty, levee, and other projects in the U.S., Latin America and Europe. He had an office in New York City from the 1870s until 1916. He was the author of A History of the Jetties at the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Scarce: OCLC shows only one copy though without naming the institution. OCLC: 36241986 Removed from a larger volume, spine shellacked, else a very good copy, author's compliments tipped into title, contents and diagrams lightly soiled, faint fold.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the Seventh International Congress of Navigation held in Brussels, 1898. It presents a collection of discussions on river and canal improvements, with updates to waterway regulation and data on maintenance, construction, and operation of river navigation systems. The detailed report includes over 200 printed pages with 115 plates offering readers an in-depth resource for waterway systems, engineering, and navigation. 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.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 48 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. CORTHELL, Elmer L. The Atlantic and Pacific Ship-Railway across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico, Considered Commercially, Politically and Constructively. Bowne and Co., Printers, NYC, January 1886. 9"x6", 80pp, 6 plates. Original wrappers. [++] There is a condition issue: the pamphlet is in halves as the folding plates were too heavy for any repeated opening and use on the slm binding and so the halving of the work.[++] Provenance: U.S. Geological Survey, and hen the Library of Congress, with their two rubber stamps on front wrapper; then one stamp each on front flyleaf and the title page. Nice copy of a very interesting report (see photos) that puts me in mind of the impossible movie, "Fitzcaraldo". Werner Herzog. If you don't know the movie, go check it out. What a spectacular image of the ship being moved by locomotives overland. Fabu!

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1904 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 36 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 74. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1907 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 74.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1911 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 57. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1891 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 57.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1890 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 34 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.