A scheme for draining the great level of the fens, called bedford-level : And for improving the navigation of Lyn-Regis. Founded upon self-evident principles in experintental philosophy and practical mathematicks, and upon historical facts. And farther demonstrated, by comparing the River Ouse, with the River Thomas, &c. and Lyn-Harbour, with the Harbour of Rye. With reflections upon all the schemes hitherto proposed for draining the fens, shewing wherein they are defective. Also observations upon artificial-scours: shewing where, and in what cases they are, or can be of use; where not. Illustrated with a map. By Tho. Badeslade, author of The history of Lyn-navigation, and of draining in the fens
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Printed, and sold by for J. Roberts ... Charles Harwick at Lyn, and William Thurlbourn at Cambridge,
1729
London : Printed: and sold by J. Roberts, near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane; Charles Harwick at Lyn, and William Thurlrourn at Cambridge, M.DCC.XXIX. [1729] London : 1729 London : M.DCC.XXIX. [1729] |
| Series: | Eighteenth century collections online Part 2: New editions.
Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature ; 06695 Making of the modern economy Making of the modern world |
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