ISBN: 9781331732266 - the practice of the improvement of the non-tidal rivers of the united states: with an examination of the results thereof (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the US Army Corps of Engineersâ stewardship of Americaâs waterways, with a focus on river and harbor improvements undertaken from 1866-1884. The author, a member of the Corps, draws on reports and data to evaluate the effectiveness of these projects. He argues that while some criticized federal investment in waterways as wasteful, the vast majority of appropriations were justified, as they enabled commerce and economic growth. The book also provides a detailed overview of the engineering challenges encountered during this period and describes how the Corps developed innovative solutions to improve navigation. Rigorously researched and clearly written, this book offers valuable insights into a critical period of American infrastructure development. 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. print-on-demand item.…