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Reference code
ABC/81
Title
Lives of the engineers. Vol. III Metcalf and Telford.
Date(s)
- 1904 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(23 Dec 1812–16 Apr 1904)
Biographical history
Scottish author and government reformer.
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Scope and content
An in-depth text about the lives and works of engineers, focusing on the history of roads and travel and the life of Thomas Telford. This book is text heavy with accompanying small illustrations through out the book. The content covers topics such as: Old Roads; Early Modes of Conveyance; Manners and Customs Influenced by the State of the Roads; Roads and Travelling in Scotland in the Last Century; Roads and Travelling in England Towards the end of Last Century; John Metcalf, Road-Maker; Life of Thomas Telford - Eskdale; Langholm-Telford a Stonemason; Working Mason in London, and Foreman at Portsmouth; Surveyor for the County of Salop; First Employement as Engineer; The Ellesmere Canal; Iron and Other Bridges; Highland Roads and Bridges; Telford's Scotch Harbours; Caledonian and Other Canals; Telford as a Road-Maker; The Menai and Conway Suspension Bridges; Docks, Drainage, and Bridges; Southey's Tour in the Highlands; Telford's Later years-Death and Character.
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Broken cover, scuffed corners