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1834 A Systematic Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Draining Land

Name: 1834 A Systematic Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Draining Land
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A Systematic Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Draining Land, &c.,
According to the most approved methods; and adapted to the various situations and soils of England and Scotland, Also, on sea, river, and lake embankments; formation of ponds, and artificial pieces of water, &c., with an appendix, containing hints and directions for the culture and improvement of bog, moss, moor, and other unproductive ground, after being drained

By John Johnstone, Land-Surveyor

Edinburgh; Printed at the Univerity Press, 1834. Third edition, revised and enlarged. Quarter leather binding with title label to upper board dated 1835, and gilt title to spine, 4to, xi, 250 pages including postscript at rear, with 25 engraved plates (collated) including 3 folding.

CONDITION

A good complete copy of the third edition. The binding is good with signs of age to the boards and wear at the corners. Contents complete and pages good throughout. Some light spotting to title page and ocassional spots throughout but generally very good. All plates present and in good order. Overall good.

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