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An Account of the Stopping of Daggenham Breach

With the Accidents That Have Attended the Same from the First Undertaking (1721)

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136pages
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5heures

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The book offers a historical account of the efforts to stop the Daggenham breach, a significant flooding threat in 18th-century England. John Perry meticulously details various engineering attempts, including the use of sluices and pumps, while recounting accidents that occurred, such as the collapse of a cofferdam and associated fatalities. This work highlights the challenges faced by engineers and laborers of the time in managing natural disasters, making it a valuable resource for historians and those interested in flood control history.

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An Account of the Stopping of Daggenham Breach, John Perry

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2009
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