Language: English
Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York NY, 1922
Seller: OddReads, Harper, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. inked notations on front pastedown.
Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1922
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. 1922. No Edition Remarks. 270 pages. No dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt titles to spine. From the Wiley Agricultural Engineering series. Pages have slight foxing, tanning and minor thumbing. Foxing more noticeable towards the start and end of the book and on text block edges. A few dog-eared corners. Boards have some moderate edge wear, with slight bumping to corners and minor bumping to spine ends. Boards a little rubbed and marked overall. Slight water staining to rear. Small white spot to front joint. Spine is slightly sunned. Boards are bowed. Book has a moderate forward lean. Gilt bright.
Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789383285822.
Condition: New.
Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Part I: Field Drainage: 1. Development, importance and future of drainage. 2. Benefits of drainage. 3. Relation of soil to drainage. 4. Relation of soil water to drainage. 5. Types of drains and their location. 6. Materials for covered drains. 7. Depth and frequency of tiles. 8. Measurement of drainage water. 9. Size and grade for tiles. 10. Construction of underdrains. 11. Costs and profits of tile drainage. 12. Development of wetland. Part II: District Drainage: 13. Drainage districts and drainage laws. 14. Assessments of drainage benefits and costs. 15. Large tiles vs. open ditches. 16. Design, construction and maintenance of open ditches. 17. Flood control. 18. Estimates of costs of large drainage systems. Part III: Special Drainage Problems: 19. The drainage of tidal and overflowed marsh lands. 20. The drainage of irrigated lands. 21. Drainage by means of pumping from wells. 22. Prevention and control of erosion, with special reference to terracing. 23. Miscellaneous drainage problems. Part IV: Drainage Surveying: 24. Drainage surveying and practice. Appendix. In the present book 'Land Drainage' the subject has been developed largely as a matter of applied soil physics. Drainage is considered herein as a means of reclaiming additional areas and making of wet lands more productive. Reclamation of arid and wet lands affords the chief means of increasing our food producing areas and drawing a greater proportion of our population into the rural areas. The whole subject matter has been divided into 24 chapters and 4 parts which includes field drainage, district drainage, special drainage problems and drainage surveying. Review questions, general references and laboratory exercises have also been included. The book will be useful not only for students and teachers but also for soil scientists, agronomist, agricultural engineers, environmentalist and extension workers.
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1356304974 ISBN 13: 9781356304974
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 292.
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 300 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. 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. Pages: 300 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 295, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 295.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 300, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 300.