Severn tunnel, its construction and difficulties 1872-1887
Auteur :
Walker, Thomas A
Éditeur :
Nonsuch Publishing
ISBN :
9781845880002
Date de publication :
13 déc. 2004
Dimensions :
24,8 x 17,2 x 1,0 cm
Poids :
410 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.