UID:
almahu_9948234619802882
Format:
1 online resource (xxxii, 412 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781107256361 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Cambridge library collection. Technology
Uniform Title:
Essays. Selections
Content:
Celebrated for his construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse near Plymouth, John Smeaton (1724-92) established himself as Britain's foremost civil engineer in the eighteenth century. A founder member of the Society of Civil Engineers, he was instrumental in promoting the growth of the profession. After his death his papers were acquired by the president of the Royal Society, Sir Joseph Banks, Smeaton's friend and patron. Using these materials, a special committee decided to publish 'every paper of any consequence' written by Smeaton, as a 'fund of practical instruction' for current and future engineers. These were published in four illustrated volumes between 1812 and 1814. Volume 1 contains correspondence with and reports for clients regarding waterworks, canals, bridges, lighthouses and other engineering works, including harbour improvements at Christchurch, Bristol and Whitby. It also contains descriptions of some of Smeaton's inventions, such as an improved fire engine.
Note:
Originally published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in 1812.
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 06 Jun 2016).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781108069779
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107256361
