“As a small practical treatise on the water supply of towns, and on some applications of water-power, the work is in many respects excellent.”—Engineering.
THE RECLAMATION OF LAND FROM TIDAL WATERS.
A Handbook for Engineers, Landed Proprietors, and others interested in Works of Reclamation. By Alexander Beazeley, M. Inst. C.E. With Illustrations. 8vo, cloth.
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“The book shows in a concise way what has to be done in reclaiming land from the sea, and the best way of doing it. The work contains a great deal of practical and useful information which cannot fail to be of service to engineers entrusted with the enclosure of salt marshes, and to land owners intending to reclaim land from the sea.”—The Engineer.
“The author has carried out his task efficiently and well, and his book contains a large amount of information of great service to engineers and others interested in works of reclamation.”—Nature.
MASONRY DAMS FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION.
Including numerous Formulæ, Forms of Specification and Tender, Pocket Diagram of Forces, &c. For the use of Civil and Mining Engineers. By C. F. Courtney, M. Inst. C.E. 8vo, cloth.
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