A scheme for draining the great level of the fens, called bedford-level [electronic resource] : 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.
1729
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A scheme for draining the great level of the fens, called bedford-level [electronic resource] : 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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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]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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10,[4]p.,plate : map ; 2⁰.
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With a final advertisement leaf.
At foot of titlepage: "No more than 150 copies printed".
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At foot of titlepage: "No more than 150 copies printed".
Price on title page: No more than 150 copies printed. (Price Two Shillings.)
Reproduction of original from University of London's Goldsmiths' Library.
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Hanson, 3920
English Short Title Catalog, T172377.
Hanson, 3920
English Short Title Catalog, T172377.
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