James Brindley [electronic resource] : The First Canal Builder
Corble, Nick2011
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Born into poverty and barely literate, Brindley had a vision for the country that defied both established society and natural order, dividing mid-eighteenth-century scientific and political options. Crowds flocked to marvel at his new canals and the engineering feats that accompanied them, with Brindley's inventiveness earning him the nickname 'The Schemer'. Nick Corble's book retells Brindley's story, the legacy he left behind and why it is relevant today.
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[Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, 2011
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1 online resource (1 text file)
ISBN:
9780752472249
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English
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BRN:
2590361