Severn Tunnel, Its Construction and Difficulties 1872-1887

This is a contemporary account of one of the 19th century's most remarkable engineering achievements, the creation of a tunnel under the River Severn. The practical difficulties of such a feat are vividly described by the chief contractor, as are the human costs.

Résumé

This is a contemporary account of one of the 19th century's most remarkable engineering achievements, the creation of a tunnel under the River Severn. The practical difficulties of such a feat are vividly described by the chief contractor, as are the human costs.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Thomas A Walker, Thomas A. Walker
• Edition: Nonsuch Publishing
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781845880002
• ISBN: 978-1-84588-000-2
• Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 236 mm x 164 mm x 11 mm
• Poids: 392 g
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire culturelle; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Technique de la construction et de l'environnement