Ganges Canal (Classic Reprint)

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Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018

1332055141 / 9781332055142

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Print on Demand. This book delves into a fascinating engineering debate that raged in 19th century India, specifically focusing on the construction of irrigation canals in the North-Western Provinces. At the heart of this debate is the choice between two distinct approaches for drawing water for the canals: drawing from the rivers' upper reaches, where they run over boulders and shingle on a steep incline, or building dams across the rivers' lower courses where they flow through sandy troughs. The author, a prominent engineer of his time, passionately defends his choice of the former method, challenging the views of Sir Arthur Cotton, a renowned advocate for the dam approach. The book goes beyond a mere engineering discussion, exploring the complex interplay of geographical features, hydrological patterns, and the social and economic implications of the two approaches. The author meticulously examines the nature of the Ganges and Jumna rivers, their sources in the Himalayas, and the unique characteristics of the Sewalik Hills, analyzing the availability and suitability of construction materials for each method. He delves into the cyclical nature of river flows, including the monsoon rains, snow melt, and the unpredictable occurrences of sudden floods. The author further explores the potential for damage to villages and agricultural lands caused by backwater and inundation, as well as the sanitary concerns associated with creating artificial lakes and marshlands. The book offers a valuable historical glimpse into the challenges and considerations that shaped the development of irrigation infrastructure in colonial India, highlighting the importance of understanding the intricate relationship between nature and human intervention. The author's detailed analysis of the rivers and surrounding terrain provides a compelling argument for the careful consideration of local conditions in large-scale engineering projects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Título
Ganges Canal (Classic Reprint)
Autor
Proby T. Cautley
Editorial
Forgotten Books
Año de publicación
2018
Estado
New
Tipo de libro
print-on-demand item
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1332055141
ISBN 13
9781332055142
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Geography

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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