A scheme for draining the great level of the fens, called bedford-level; And for improving the navigation of Lyn-Regis. Founded upon self-evident principles in experintental philosophy and practical mathematicks, and upon historical facts. And farther demonstrated, by comparing the River Ouse, with the River Thomas, &c. and Lyn-Harbour, with the Harbour of Rye. With reflections upon all the schemes hitherto proposed for draining the fens, shewing wherein they are defective. Also observations upon artificial-scours: shewing where, and in what cases they are, or can be of use; where not. Illustrated with a map. By Tho. Badeslade, author of The history of Lyn-navigation, and of draining in the fens

People / Organizations

• Thomas Badeslade (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed: and sold by J. Roberts, near the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane; Charles Harwick at Lyn, and William Thurlrourn at Cambridge, M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]

Publication year

1729

ESTC No.

T172377

Grub Street ID

209827

Description

10,[4]p.,plate : map ; 2°.

Note

With a final advertisement leaf

At foot of titlepage: "No more than 150 copies printed"

Price on title page: No more than 150 copies printed. (Price Two Shillings.)

Uncontrolled note

Not clear whether there are 1 or 2 advt leaves - verify. C do not report plate or ill. but we assume that plate = map