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Title: A Particle of Clay: The Biography of Alec Skempton (Biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer)
Publisher: Whittles Publishing, UK
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1870325842
ISBN 13: 9781870325844
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed and Inscribed by Author

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Biography of famous geotechnical engineer

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