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On Tour with Thomas Telford [EPUB ebook]

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Born into poverty in the Scottish Border country in 1757, Thomas Telford rose to become a towering figure of the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the pre-eminent engineer of his day. Incorporating material from the author s earlier book Thomas Telford s Scotland, this new edition is a visual celebration of Telford s architectural and engineering legacy, from the mighty Menai Bridge to the harbours, manses and chapels of the remote Scottish Highlands.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781445650586 ● Publisher Amberley Publishing ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4476306 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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