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Synopsis

Containing i. hydraulic and other tables. ii. rivers, flow of water, springs, wells, and percolation. iii. tides, estuaries, and tidal rivers. iv. rainfall and evaporation. by nathaniel beardmore civil engineer.

Item Description

FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 8.5 x 5.75 inches. xii + 384 pp.+ numbered plates I-XVIII (including IV A and IV B). Errata slip tipped in. Bound in patterned dark blue cloth, gilt. A little wear and staining of extremities, including corners and head and tail of spine. A few small ink and pencil margin notes, but otherwise a very good clean copy. 1874 signature on first free endpaper. Illustrated by 19 plates, of which 15 are folding, and including maps, charts, etc., and by numerous tables in text. A detailed survey of hydrology, relating to the flow of water, including rainfall, underground sources and tides, with numerous charts and hydraulic tables. By Nathaniel Beardmore (1816-72), member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, who received his professional education and began his career in the Plymouth area (see Graces' Guide website for a detailed account). The Manuel was developed from his Hydraulic Tables of 1850 and subsequent years.